Alex brought the vehicle to a stop at the entrance of the grand mansion as everyone stepped out. From up close, the mansion was even more breathtaking.
"Come on in," Alex invited everyone as they made their way towards the main entrance where a man dressed professionally waited.
"Bro, when did you get this place?" Aaron asked, his gaze roaming everywhere. His family already knew Alex had a lot of wealth after his return as he even showed them some of the things he got.
"This morning before coming to get everyone," Alex replied curtly.
The agent assigned to show everyone around gave a polite bow.
"Master Gray. Welcome." He welcomed the group and they acknowledged his greetings with curt nods.
With the pleasantries out of the way, the agent led them inside, gesturing around as they stepped into a spacious foyer.
"As you can see, the main hall features high ceilings with elegant chandeliers and polished marble floors. To the left, there's the living room with large windows and a cosy fireplace, perfect for family gatherings."
He led everyone towards the grand living room with high-end furniture most of the Gray family only saw on TV. Olivia and Aaron were buzzing with excitement and didn't know where to direct that energy.
Olivia had it easier as her husband made sure to keep her in check before she forgot her place as an adult.
Looking at their expressions, the agent knew the family liked what they saw and continued.
"On the right is the dining area connected to a fully equipped modern kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find five bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom and plenty of closet space."
As he spoke, he led the Gray family to the various spaces he talked about. Ross, Alex and Julia stood in the back as they watched the agent give a tour of the house.
"The place is nice," Julia muttered. "It's modern and sleek, yet retains its homely feeling. You chose well."
"Yeah…" Alex agreed.
He liked the place the moment he saw it and decided to take it. Price was no longer an issue as he finished the paperwork within minutes.
They slowly ascended the stairs, their ears glued to what the agent was saying.
"The master suite also comes with a private balcony overlooking the garden. Lastly, there's a study and a recreational room downstairs, offering both work and play options."
"Wow, this place is fantastic," Olivia muttered as she looked around. There was a lot of space as each bedroom was larger than their old living room and kitchen combined.
The agent smiled. "Of course, miss. It's designed with comfort and functionality in mind while ensuring every corner feels like home."
The Grays had to agree as they felt the homely aura of the place. Alex chose well. The rest of the tour of the new home revealed the gardens and other areas of the mansion.
The keys were passed to the head of the house shortly after the tour was concluded—to Alex's father. After all, he bought it for his family and not for himself.
"Thank you," William took the keys, his eyes welled with tears that threatened to fall.
"It was a pleasure, Mr. Gray." The agent bowed politely and excused himself—satisfied with his part well done.
"Well, while the adults talk amongst themselves, I'll be choosing a room," Aaron said as he slowly but surely backed away towards the bedroom.
"The master bedroom is for Mom and Dad," Alex said after his brother as he shook his head.
Olivia would have gone after him if Shawn hadn't held her back. "Need I remind you that you're no longer a little girl?" Shawn sighed in resignation.
Alex stepped forward towards his parents as they continued to take in their new home. Sarah turned to her son and gave him a warm hug.
She couldn't describe how proud she was of her baby boy. "I'm so proud of you, son. You said you would make it happen and you did."
"Thanks, Ma." Alex muttered as he returned the hug. William looked on with his chest out, patting Alex's shoulders to show his support.
"Is there anything else you'd like to surprise us with?" William asked jovially. This was more than enough, but knowing his son, he might have gone overboard.
"The vehicle is for you and more." Alex shrugged. "A vehicle would be wasted on me."
Once upon a time, he would have wanted to get a supercar, but that was no longer on his list of things he wanted. He was faster than anything ever built by man—hyperdrives included.
'Though a spaceship would be needed for explorations.' He made a mental note to get one of those, preferably a mini spaceship with a hyperdrive.
Turning around, Alex faced his sister and asked, "So, are we good?"
"Yeah," Olivia looked at Shawn and he smiled in response. "Yeah, we're good." That was all Alex needed to hear.
Of course, if there was anything else she wanted, all she had to do was ask. His wealth was his family's wealth. He didn't really need them at this point.
'It's weird, isn't it? There was a time when all I wanted was to be able to afford something like this. Now, it doesn't even matter anymore.' He pondered in silence.
"Why don't I make something for everyone," Sarah suggested and moved towards the kitchen.
"I'll help." Olivia rushed after her mother while the rest of the family moved to take a seat in the living room.
The house was fully stocked with all the essentials and also had a gigantic storage for the leftovers.
"We'll still have to retune for our stuff, you know?" William said. "Not to mention, see the lord of the building and close the rental agreement.
"Yeah. We'll get to that." Alex agreed. "For now, I want to propose something else." His expression took a serious turn, prompting William to sit up.
"What is it?"
"How do you feel about getting a security detail?"