Chapter 196: Can Denis be trusted?
By the time the jet landed, it was already the next day. A sleek black car waited outside the terminal. As soon as Anne and Augustine got into the back seat, Anne leaned against him and quickly fell asleep again, exhausted from the long flight.
The drive through the city was quiet. Augustine stared out the window, his face calm but thoughtful.
This was the city where he had spent ten years building his life, where he had created his business and faced his darkest moments. It was his home now, a place where things happened on his terms. And now, he was bringing Anne into that life completely. He still had fears and doubts, but more than anything, he was ready.
The car stopped in front of a large, elegant villa.
Anne was still fast asleep, her head resting softly on his shoulder, breathing evenly. Augustine looked at her with a faint smile. She looked so peaceful that he didn’t want to wake her.
He got out of the car and scooped her into his arms. She moved slightly, mumbling drowsily as her arms wrapped around his neck.
"How long will it take?"
"We are almost there," he replied softly, carrying her up the steps and into the house.
The villa was quiet and dimly lit. Augustine walked through the hallway with steady steps, holding her close. For the first time in a long while, he wasn’t just coming home, he was bringing someone important to him.
The housekeeper appeared promptly, a middle-aged man with a warm grin already forming on his face. He opened his mouth to greet him, but Augustine shushed him, "Shh," nodding toward the sleeping woman in his arms.
The housekeeper gave a silent nod and stepped aside respectfully, allowing Augustine to pass.