Chapter 5: Solving Family Crisis 1
Arthur stood before the man who had been a constant presence in his life, instinctively calling out, "Alfred!"
The figure before him was none other than Alfred, the devoted butler of the Osborn family.
Having served Arthur's father until his passing, Alfred now dedicated himself to the entire family residing in their mansion.
"Master Arthur," Alfred said in his deep, resonant voice, fixing Arthur with a steady gaze.
"If you hadn't come out of your room soon, I would have had to summon the Second Master."
The mention of Nathaniel, his strict yet caring second uncle, made Arthur feel a mix of affection and apprehension.
Nathaniel had always been fond of him as a child but commanded respect through his stern demeanor.
Arthur managed an awkward smile and replied, "I'm fine, Alfred. Just dealing with some annoying matters at the company lately. So I a drunk a bottle one or two to unwind. Could you please ask the staff to tidy up my room?"
"Of course, Master Arthur," Alfred nodded before heading off to make arrangements.
As Arthur made his way to the dining hall, he was greeted by an extravagant breakfast spread that took his breath away.
At the center of the grand room was a long marble table polished to perfection, set for the entire Osborn family.
Exotic flowers adorned its surface alongside crystal glassware and beautifully embroidered linen napkins.
The breakfast itself was nothing short of luxurious: Truffle-Infused Eggs scrambled with black truffle shavings and caviar on toasted brioche;
A Smoked Salmon Platter featuring wild-caught salmon from Aquarion paired with crème fraîche and mini blinis;
Cold-pressed juices made from exotic fruits like dragon fruit and golden kiwi garnished with edible gold flakes; and freshly baked artisan breads served with truffle butter.
Staring at this lavish display left Arthur momentarily speechless. "Damn! Is this how rich people eat breakfast?" he muttered under his breath.
If an outsider were to walk in right now, they'd never guess that this family was on the brink of bankruptcy, the luxuriousness is simply astounding!
As he inhaled the alluring fragrances wafting from the table, his mouth watered at sights he'd never encountered before in his previous life on Earth.
Taking a deep breath for courage, he settled into his seat at the head of the table as servants began serving him.
Without hesitation, he dove into his meal with gusto, large mouthfuls that disregarded any semblance of etiquette.
The servants exchanged amused glances as one chimed in playfully, "Master Arthur! Slow down; the food won't run away!"
He waved her concern aside while gulping down another bite along with a sip of fresh juice. "I haven't eaten for three days! I'm really hungry, and this is delicious!"
"Then eat more!" she encouraged cheerfully while signaling her fellow servants to bring more dishes.
"By the way, where are the others?" Arthur asked the servant, curiosity evident in his voice.
"All of them are out,Master," the servant replied. "The First Master, Second Master, and Third Master went out to find ways to gather more cash. The First Miss and Second Miss are handling matters at the company.
As for everyone else, those still in school are here, but the rest have already gone out to seek opportunities to help the company."
Arthur paused, surprise flickering in his eyes. For a moment, he forgot about the food before him.
His heart swelled with warmth; he hadn't expected his entire family would rally together to find ways to earn money and pay off their debts.
Gratitude washed over him as faint moisture gathered in his eyes, this was the family he had always dreamed of: united and loyal.
Clenching his fist tightly, Arthur vowed silently that he would never let this family down.
"Master, are you okay?" The servant's concerned voice broke through Arthur's thoughts.
"I'm good," he replied, shaking off his deep contemplation and smiling at her.
"What about my brother and sister? Where are they?" He thought for a moment before asking.
"Master Collins is still in school, as is Young Miss Emma; she just left for class," the servant answered.
"Hmm." Arthur nodded faintly and resumed eating breakfast.
According to his memories from before, he had two siblings: a younger brother named Collins who was in his third year of university and a younger sister who was a second-year high school student.
Both were grieving their parents' passing deeply; they wanted nothing more than to support their family while focusing on their studies and taking lessons that could benefit them all.
With these thoughts weighing on him, Arthur sighed heavily and shook his head before continuing with breakfast, a swirl of complex emotions dancing in his eyes.
A few minutes later, after finishing his meal, Arthur walked toward the garage.
There stood a sleek supercar with gold accents and emerald-green highlights, a breathtaking sight! Its aerodynamic shape seemed almost alive as it rested there like a majestic beast ready to awaken.
"Damn! What a beautiful car!" Arthur exclaimed as stars filled his eyes at its beauty.
In comparison to cars like Ferrari or Lamborghini from his previous life, this Aether GT was on an entirely different level, nothing could compare!
According to previous memories of Arthur's life here, this car cost 10 million Unicreds and only 200 were produced each year across Aurelia.
He remembered begging his father for an entire year before receiving it as a birthday gift when he turned eighteen.
Initially intended for sale during tough financial times at their company, he had struggled to find buyers willing to pay what it was worth, but now? Now he didn't need to sell it!
With excitement bubbling within him, Arthur eagerly opened its butterfly doors and slid into the driver's seat.
The advanced dashboard lit up around him with cutting-edge technology that made adrenaline surged through his body.
As Arthur pressed the start engine button, the car erupted with a roar that echoed like a slumbering beast awakening from its slumber.
The Aether GT transformed into a dazzling blue-silver streak, racing out of the mansion and onto the long asphalt road.
Heads turned in unison, there was no denying it; this was a sight to behold!
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