A fine drizzle, entirely without warning, cascaded from the sky, significantly lowering the temperature that was supposed to be warming. However, the encasing fog blanketing the earth began to clear, rendering the surrounding scenery much more vivid. Tucked away in the outskirts, the English-style manor emerged from the thin mist and rain, exuding an increased sense of charm.
The driver steered off the main road, entering the manor grounds, circled the flowerbeds in the front yard, and stopped in front of the villa.
"Hello, Mr. Payne," the lady already waiting at the door greeted Payne Clarkson as he descended from the car.
"Hello, Jonathan," Clarkson, wearing a trench coat, nodded his head, and then introduced Adrian, who had gotten out of the car with him, "Ed, this is Anya Kubrick, Stanley's eldest daughter."
Then, turning to the lady, "Anya, this is Adrian Cowell, the director I mentioned to you before."
