, but inside, it was quieter, a perfect place to think through the next steps. He studied Lila for a moment, still ge

thing he needed

his tone casual, "there's s

for his request. "Of cours

to pull this off, you'll need to blend in just as much as I do. From now on, call me 'brother' i

cticality of his request. "Understood... brother," she said, her vo

ked. "Good. Th

d out the purple ATM card his father had given him earlier. He wasn't sure how much was on it,

d a few steps behind him, scanning the area like a bodyguard. She was clearly taking

dollars. His father, Edward, never did anything halfway. This was more than enough for what

ila. "Looks like we're good. But we need to find a place

ever faltering. "I can start loo

ed, "I'll handle that. I need y

ebrow, waiting fo

a smirk. "If you're going to play my sister, you can't be walki

the request. "You want me

Jeans, a shirt-anything that says 'normal.' I

hen nodded again. "Understood, broth

districts. They spent the next few hours walking through various neighborhoods, looking for ap

te his plans. He had no intention of living like a billionaire for the next few weeks

ing-dark jeans, a fitted jacket, and sneakers. She no longer looked like a highly trained butler but rather like a

suming place in a less expensive part of the city. The building itself was nothing special, but it

s will do," he said. "I'll take care of the lease. In the meantime, you kee

y into her new role. "I'll handle

. With the funds from the purple card, a low-profile apartment, and Lila's assistance, he could now

knew this was only the beginning. There were far bigger cha

ous-just a small one-bedroom space with a living room and a basic kitchen. They didn't have any furnitu

a stark contrast to the opulence Nathaniel was used to, but for him, it felt liberating. No

st: home essentials. He needed to buy some basic appliances and furniture to make the apartment liv

e, and despite the discomfort of their current living situation, she hadn't complained once. Nathanie

-

ard floor. As he rubbed the sleep from his eyes, he noticed that Lila

ifferent outfit-a fitted black turtleneck and sleek pants that made her look more like a high-end assistant than a butler. But it wasn't her outfit

ood up. "I was planning to head out to get some a

se-confidence. "No need for that, brother," she said smoothly, slipping effo

ked, surprised

rning. I've secured a deal with a local store, and they'll be delivering the essentials with

to take such initiative, especially considering their low-key situation. But then again, she wa

I was asleep?" he aske

so understand the importance of maintaining a certain standard, even in a situation like this.

at the corners of his mouth. "You've definitely exceed

just a fraction. "I ai

y how useful Lila was proving to be. She wasn't just a butler-she was an asset, som

They spent the rest of the morning setting up the apartment-assembling furniture, plugging in ap

kitchen, a small dining table, a couch, and even a few decorations that gave it some warmth. Nathanie

e last few items in the kitchen. "You know," he said, leaning against the door

ith amusement. "I've had years of practice. My father

growing by the minute. "I can see th

lly. "And I'm glad to be here, brother. Whatever pla

ahead. With Lila by his side, he knew he could move forward with h

e of his strategy. There were still threats lurking in the shadows-Zara, Project Helix, and the my

lp, he intended to