As Aurelius arrived at Laroix's house, he was greeted by a butler at the door. The butler had a haughty expression on his face, and his demeanor was far from welcoming. Aurelius couldn't help but feel slightly uncomfortable, but he tried to remain composed.
"Good evening, sir. May I ask your name?" asked the butler, in a tone that suggested he already knew who Aurelius was.
"I am a guest of Lord Vuitton, good sir. He might have told you my name and you can address me by the name of Lockheart," replied Aurelius politely, trying to ignore the butler's attitude.
The butler's expression softened slightly as he realized that Aurelius was not just a random visitor. "Ah, yes, Mr. Laroix has been expecting you. Please follow me," he said, gesturing towards the entrance hall.
As they walked thr
