Chapter 135: Dinner by the Terrace
Once Ruediger and Lariette wore the home slippers, Nathaniel spoke. His voice echoed in the entryway.
"Rudy, you should show Lari around the house," Nathaniel glanced at Ruediger, his brown eyes darting from his friend to Lariette, "And bring her to the terrace in ten minutes. We’ll have dinner there."
Understanding that Nathaniel wanted to serve the dishes first, Ruediger nodded. Andrea and Russell also encouraged him to familiarize Lariette with the villa.
"Come, Lettie."
Lariette smiled at Nathaniel and his parents before following Ruediger. The crimson-haired man led her away from the entrance, heading down the hallway.
The lovely scent of lavender drifted in the air. Lariette saw vases of the purple flowers in different parts of the villa. She quietly trailed after Ruediger.
"Nate lives here alone with Tristan," Ruediger began speaking, his husky voice low as he briefly looked at Lariette, "Oh, Tristan isn’t here tonight. He went out with his college friends."
Lariette knew Tristan acted as a housekeeper here but, only when he was not busy with studies. Ruediger said Nathaniel simply felt better if Tristan was also here instead of hiring other people.
Both Nathaniel and Ruediger had known Tristan for years because the young man’s parents worked at Russell and Andrea’s main residence.
"This is one of the lounges. Sometimes, I’ll play chess with Nate here."
Ruediger showed Lariette the rooms on the first floor, from the lounge to the next place. His relaxed movements showed how familiar he was with the villa.