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The high iron railing surrounding the garden was also painted white.

As for the villa, not only was the floor made of snow-white marble, but the nine double-armed porch columns were also carved from Han white jade. The walls of the villa were all snow white, whether painted or made of white bricks was unclear.

The most prominent feature of the entire building was the white large dome.

Buildings with huge domes were difficult to construct, making the construction costs quite expensive. In South Port, the wealthy individuals were shrewd businessmen who were not willing to spend money on such structures.

Only the nobles who rarely appeared in South Port were interested in buildings with domes. It was said that there were several such domed buildings in Sether Castle.

The young man speculated on the identity of the person who would soon become his employer.

From the grandeur of the place, it was highly likely that the new employer was a person of noble status.

Feeling a bit uneasy, the young man tugged at his clothes and straightened them out.

The old man pulled a long bright yellow silk cord hanging in front of the door. With a crisp ring, the door opened, revealing a middle-aged man dressed neatly, with a waiter's bow tie and a stern expression.

"Mr. Palm, the master has been waiting in the study. But I assume you haven't had breakfast yet. The master has instructed me to prepare for you all. Once you finish eating, you can go see the master," the butler said, leading everyone to the kitchen.

Along the way, the young man looked around at this completely unfamiliar place.

The decor was luxurious yet elegant, indicating that the owner did not want to flaunt their wealth. There were no extravagant decorations or intricately carved furniture like in most wealthy homes in South Port.

However, the entire building itself was already an incredibly elegant masterpiece.

In the eyes of the young man, the entire building was like precious artworks from distant shores of the ocean. As Mr. Madiel once said, only the Eastern nations truly understood art. They could use simple lines to depict unforgettable artistic treasures.

In the kitchen, the kitchens of the wealthy were all similar. Several cooks were busy in the kitchen, and the air was filled with the enticing aroma of food. In the center of the kitchen was a long table with freshly cut meat, flour, and cleaned vegetables.

The butler gave an order, and the cooks cleared a space at one end of the table.

The old man, Baz, and the young man sat there.

The cooks brought out the food from the steaming pots one by one.

"I didn't know when you would arrive, so I had the cooks prepare the food in advance and keep it warm in the steamers. It may not be as fresh as if it were made on the spot, but I think it's worth the slight loss to prevent the master from getting impatient," the butler said.

When Baz saw the first dish brought out was a golden-brown roasted tuna sprinkled with onions and pepper, he had no complaints. Along with the individually portioned mushroom quail and his favorite ham and eggs, this meal was no less than the celebratory feast he had on the day he was released from prison.

Baz enjoyed the meal contentedly.

However, the young man, feeling too nervous, had little appetite despite facing such a table of delicious dishes he rarely had the chance to eat. He ate a few bites absentmindedly and left the rest for Baz to enjoy.