Chapter 57

The next morning, I had a quick breakfast and went straight to work on my design drafts. Around 11:00 am, the doorbell rang. The crisp, clear sound pulled me out of my focus. I went downstairs and opened the large iron gate, immediately spotting several delivery staff. At the front of the group was a young man who looked at me respectfully and nodded slightly. "Are you Mr. Palmer?" "Yes," I replied. Hearing my confirmation, the young man broke into a bright smile. "Mr. Palmer, Ms. Holmes ordered lunch for you from our hotel. Could you please open the door?" A flicker of confusion crossed my face, but I didn't hesitate. "Come in," I said. "Thank you." The young man smiled again and, along with the other staff behind him, carried the delivery bags into the living room. They carefully set the dishes out on the table one by one. Once they were done, they left the villa in an orderly manner. The lead staff member said to me, "Enjoy your meal, Mr. Palmer." I turned to look at the d