The villa Charlie Taylor purchased was located in a famous upscale neighborhood, nestled in the middle of Willow Hills, not far from Silver Lake. The area was surrounded by serene waters and lush mountains — a truly picturesque environment.
When the moving company employees arrived, they couldn't help but marvel at the scenery and the luxurious Western-style villas spread across the hillside.
"Wow... The people moving in here must be loaded. Homes in this area probably go for $900 to $1,000 per square foot," one mover muttered.
"Yeah," another chimed in. "I didn't expect such young people to own a place like this... Must be rich kids with powerful families. Man, I'm jealous!"
As they drove deeper into the neighborhood, they turned a corner and spotted the villa Charlie had purchased — a home twice the size of the others they'd seen.
The massive three-story villa had a sleek, modern design with clean lines and minimalist architecture. The house boasted a large garden in the front and back, a swimming pool, and even a double garage.
"Whoa... this place is insane!" one of the movers gasped.
"Yeah... Whoever they are, they're living large. This place is bigger than the mansions we passed earlier!"
"Maybe they're celebrities or something... or the kids of some billionaire like Jeff Bezos!"
The movers were still speculating when they finally unloaded the truck and began setting up the furniture inside.
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Meanwhile, Zoe Taylor was inside the villa, pretending to keep her cool.
She tried her best to look calm, lounging on the luxurious leather sofa while casually scrolling through her phone.
But as soon as the movers left, Zoe transformed into her usual chaotic self — sprinting through the villa like an overexcited puppy.
"OH MY GOD, THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!" she shrieked, jumping from room to room like a whirlwind.
"How do you like it?" Charlie grinned as he watched her excitement.
"'Like it'?!" Zoe gasped, her hands pressed to her cheeks. "I feel like I'm dreaming... This is CRAZY!"
Charlie chuckled. "Yeah, I thought it was a pretty good choice too."
In truth, Charlie had worked directly with his bank manager, Michael Grant, to find the perfect property. With billions of dollars sitting in his account, the bank president had personally shown him the best listings available.
This villa had caught Charlie's eye immediately — and at nearly $12 million, it was one of the most expensive properties in the area. But with his growing wealth, spending that kind of money didn't faze him anymore.
"I never imagined I'd be living like this..." Zoe murmured, staring in awe at the lavish décor.
"Don't get too comfortable," Charlie teased. "We still have work to do."
"Like what?"
"Well... since this house is massive, I was thinking of hiring a housekeeper."
"Oh, thank God!" Zoe sighed in relief. "I thought you were gonna make me clean this place!"
Charlie smirked. "Don't worry... I know you'd just make it worse."
"Hey!" Zoe pouted.
"But seriously," Charlie added, "instead of hiring a housekeeper, I was thinking... what if I built an AI smart home system? I could use Chang'e as our virtual assistant."
"An AI housekeeper?!" Zoe's eyes widened. "That's like... some Tony Stark-level stuff!"
"I mean... I'm not sure if it'll work, but it's worth a try." Charlie shrugged.
"Awesome!" Zoe grinned. "You're seriously turning this place into a high-tech fortress. Count me in!"
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Later that afternoon, Charlie mentioned another task:
"Oh, and we need to buy a car," he said. "Now that we're living out here, it'll be easier to get around."
"Yeah, good idea," Zoe agreed. "Are you getting a Tesla or something?"
"Nah," Charlie smirked. "I'm thinking... Ferrari."
"Whoa, seriously?!" Zoe gasped.
"Yeah," Charlie nodded. "Might as well treat myself."
Moments later, Charlie called his go-to contact, Michael Grant, again. Within minutes, Michael had arranged for a manager from the Ferrari dealership to personally pick them up.
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Soon after, a sleek Bentley pulled up in front of the villa.
"Hello, Mr. Taylor," the sharply dressed man greeted him. "I'm William Chen, manager of the Ferrari dealership. I'll be driving you there myself."
"Perfect," Charlie said with a smile.
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At the dealership, Charlie wasted no time.
After browsing for a few minutes, he locked his eyes on a Ferrari 812 Superfast — a sleek, black beauty with a powerful V12 engine.
"This one," Charlie said confidently.
"An excellent choice!" William beamed. "It's our top model in the showroom."
The total price — including insurance, taxes, and extras — came to about $850,000. Charlie paid in full without hesitation.
"Congratulations!" William grinned, handing over the keys.
Charlie took the bright red Ferrari key in his hand and grimaced.
"...Is this really the design?" he muttered.
"Uh... yes," William chuckled awkwardly. "Ferrari keys have... a unique aesthetic."
Charlie sighed. "Well, whatever. The car itself looks great."
Moments later, Charlie fired up the engine — the powerful roar instantly putting a grin on his face.
"Now this is awesome..." Charlie muttered.
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As they drove home, Zoe kept gushing from the passenger seat.
"I can't believe you just spent almost a million bucks like it was nothing!" she laughed.
"Eh," Charlie shrugged. "Might as well enjoy it."
At a red light, a BMW Mini pulled up beside them. The window rolled down, and a young woman with flawless makeup smiled at Charlie.
"Hey there," she said, twirling her hair. "Mind if I get your number?"
Zoe shot the girl a glare.
"Sorry," Charlie replied with a smile. "I'm good."
The light turned green, and Charlie sped off, leaving the flirty stranger behind.
"Ugh," Zoe groaned. "Did you see her? She was staring at you the whole time!"
"I noticed," Charlie smirked.
"Why'd you turn her down, anyway?" Zoe teased. "You got a crush on someone?"
"Nah," Charlie shrugged. "I just don't like the whole 'Instagram model' look."
"...Wait, is my face like that?" Zoe asked, suddenly self-conscious.
"Nah," Charlie said. "Your face is... um... memorable. Unique."
"Wait... 'unique' how?" Zoe pressed.
Charlie hesitated. "Uh... you kinda look like that famous actress from Japan... the one with all the... numbers in her movie titles."
"...Numbers?" Zoe frowned in confusion.
"Yeah... never mind," Charlie muttered, quickly changing the subject. "Anyway, let's grab dinner."
---
That evening, Charlie began brainstorming ideas for his Chang'e AI Home System, while Zoe jumped on her stream.
"Hey guys!" she greeted her viewers. "We're back in Deep Sea Trek today... and this time, we're going DEEPER!"
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