#Chapter 392: An Unannounced Visit

That evening, after dinner, I met Nicholas and Mark near the front door of the palace. Then, we walked to the waiting car and a driver took us to Susie’s family estate. As pulled through the gate, I was amazed by the sheer size of the building. It wasn’t the size of the palace, but the palace was the palace. A single family home had no need to be this giant. What could they possibly do with so many rooms? Did they always have people over? The driver pulled around the front driveway, straight up to the double door entrance. We exited the car and go to the door. Nicholas stood up front, with Mark slightly behind him to his left. I was slightly behind to his right. Nicholas leaned forward and pressed the doorbell. A moment passed. Then two. Nicholas cleared his throat. Mark and I glanced at each other. Then, in a rush, the door pulled open, revealing a very nervous-looking butler. “Prince Nicholas! Forgive my lateness. How may we assist you?” the butler asked, bowing low. “