A pair of horse-drawn carriages came to a halt at the gates of the magnificent mansion, situated beside a grand estate. The road leading to the main gates was immaculate and wide, lined with well-maintained hedges and sculpted topiaries. Encircling the estate grounds was a stone wall that extended beyond the driveway on both sides. Each section of the grounds boasted a maze of flower gardens, manicured hedges, fountains, and meandering paths.
The carriage driver assisted them as they disembarked, opening the carriage doors and gesturing for them to step out. Artur and Rini emerged into the late morning sun, following a flagstone walkway that led them beneath blooming cherry trees, their delicate pink petals gently cascading to the ground.