Lustful Paradise

They entered a large gate and passed the security station, where the guard stood there without showing any reaction to their presence. Then, with no signs of slowing down or turning right or left, they continued on the asphalt road ahead until reaching what looked like a manor at the top of a small hill.

The main building stood tall amidst a beautiful garden full of flowers and trees with a view that would take anyone's breath away at first sight.

It was not very common to see such beauty amidst the concrete jungle and towering buildings that could be seen everywhere else in the city. Vivian was surprised by the scenery before her eyes as they stopped in front of the impressive-looking place.

Lucifer got out of the car and walked to open her door, giving her a polite gesture to accompany him to the entrance of the main building.

Vivian followed him in silence, observing the area around them, admiring everything that surrounded her, and enjoying the gentle breeze caressing her skin along with the sound of chirping birds flying around and singing cheerfully in the bright blue sky above.

Everything seemed peaceful here, as if time moved differently from the bustling city just a short distance away from where they now walked. The fresh air she breathed in contrasted with the polluted air of the busy streets, allowing her to feel a sense of refreshment that cleansed her lungs.

Lucifer took Vivian by the hand, leading her to the main entrance, where they met another woman dressed in a maid's uniform waiting there with an apron tied in her waist and a welcoming smile upon her face.

"Hello, Mr. Reynolds. Welcome back!" Jane, the head maid, greeted him politely while bowing down. "I am glad to see you again. How can I help you, sir? Perhaps an afternoon meal?"

Instead of responding to her, Lucifer stepped closer to her and whispered something to her ears. Jane's expression turned from her normal, calm one to a more surprised and uncertain look as she heard the things he was saying.

When the short exchange was finished and he stepped back, Jane's eyes remained locked onto Vivian, looking at her with a strange expression.

Then, turning her attention back to the young man, Jane bowed to him a second time. "As you wish, sir. Do you need anything else from me?"

"No, that's all. Thank you, Jane." Lucifer gave her a smile before turning to Vivian. "Now then, let's go, Aunt Vivian. Let's start our little tour through the manor to clear your mind, shall we?"

Vivian could only watch this brief exchange with curiosity and wonder, not knowing what those two talked about. 'What did he tell her just now?' It piqued her interest to find out more about it and why the head maid was acting somewhat differently after listening to him, but instead of asking, she just stayed silent, opting to wait until the right moment.

In any case, when she was once again led by him into the mansion, a place that seemed more like an expensive, luxurious hotel than a residential building, she couldn't help but wonder how this mansion would give her the answer that she sought.

While it was indeed beautiful and pleasing to see and experience, she still had no idea what to make of everything, aside from feeling amazed at how the place had everything and anything one could want or need.

What surprised her the most was the inside of the building. Its spaciousness was on a whole other level, making her wonder just how many people could be living here or if it was mostly reserved for parties and events rather than everyday use.

After taking a long tour around the manor, they ended up at the rooftop, which had an impressive view of the horizon along with the bright sun shining upon them, giving Vivian a warm sensation on her skin.

Lucifer was standing a few feet away from her, near the bar area where a couple of stools sat for anyone wanting to have a drink. As soon as they entered, he headed straight towards it and prepared two glasses of whiskey before placing it on the table.

"I suppose you are confused about why I brought you here." He turned around and spoke in a casual tone.

Vivian took a deep breath, feeling her heart calm down a bit due to the nice scenery of the outside and the peacefulness around. She gazed at him as she leaned back against the railing behind her, arms crossed. "Perhaps. Although this place is indeed a great one to clear my head, I'm afraid this won't be enough."

"What can you say about it?" Lucifer walked up to her and handed her the glass of whiskey, which Vivian took. "Are you impressed by what you saw?"

Vivian gave him a sarcastic smile as she stared into his eyes, amused by the turn of events. "Impressed? It is more astonishing. This place seems so unreal in every sense of the word. Of course, I'd be a bit more impressed if it were in your ownership."

"Well then, I won't disappoint you. Just today, I bought the manor from the previous owner." Lucifer said as a matter of fact and turned his face to the open sky. "You are currently standing on my property now."

"What!?" Vivian's eyes widened at his words as she took a step back from him. "Impossible! This isn't something that just anyone can buy. You need to have so much money to do that... You can't tell me that a college student had purchased a manor like this, which probably costs millions of dollars."

Lucifer chuckled and took a sip from his glass. "Aunt Vivian, did you forget I have rich parents? While they don't like to spoil me, my mom, Lisa, lets me buy whatever makes me happy. I can assure you, money isn't an issue here."