Ambryan drove back to the city.
As he descended down the hill, the green fields slowly disappeared from his sight. Gray buildings emerged in front of his windshield. They towered to the sky in various heights and sizes. Four-lane roads slithered along the ground.
They interconnected, creating a maze.
He pushed a button on his dashboard. The trunk opened and the roof rolled up over his head. It shielded him from the scorching heat. He turned on the air-conditioning. With less greenery, the temperature was higher.
Thus, the cool air was needed.
It didn't take long for Ambryan to reach his destination.
His Jaguar XK rolled down a slope, leading him to an underground parking lot. He steered the wheels to the right and headed for the reserved space for residents. A divider separated it from the visitor's area. He stepped on the brake when he reached his designated spot.
Then, he took a private elevator.
It led him to his penthouse which occupied the entire top floor.
Floor to ceiling windows covered an entire wall, overlooking the city. Black metal frames added a simple design and cut them into small sections. From the front door, the hallway revealed the sitting area. A large ivory carpet blanketed its floor while a modern sofa set surrounded an obsidian coffee table.
Ambryan removed his shoes and stepped down the raised floor.
Soon, he felt something soft brush his legs.
He looked down.
"Meow."
An albino Siberian cat nestled between his feet. Pale purple eyes stared at his face, pink tint lining their round shape. Its bushy tail circled around its body while it sat on the floor. Round tip ears flapped once in greeting.
"Hello, Kiri," Ambryan said as he knelt to nuzzle her chin. He chuckled when he felt her purr under his touch. "Are you glad to be in the penthouse? Work is piling up so we'll have to stay here for the rest of the week."
The cat laid on its side, rubbing her cheek against his foot.
He lifted her up like a baby and walked to his office.
"Come on, mother would throw a fit if I'm late for the chat." Ambryan held Kiri up at his eye level. He squinted his eyes, playing with an idea. "Maybe I should ask their opinions on cats. I'm sure they already prepared for today. The randomness would throw them off and make this easier."
The cat merely swung her tail.
"I'll take that as a yes."
Ambryan opened a door.
Kiri jumped off his arms and leaped for the table, tucking her legs in. She already knew where they would stay for today. Her gaze flickered to the computer monitor. Her tail swayed behind her as if sweeping the surface.
She snapped her head when Ambryan hadn't joined her.
He assessed the bookshelves near the door, taking his time. He found nothing covered in dust. Then, he turned to the couch at the opposite side. It was perfectly clean and free of crease.
"Meow."
"I'm coming," Ambryan replied, finally reaching the work desk. He sat on the rotating chair and patted the cat's head. "You're going to help me, right? We need to eliminate as many as possible. The last one standing would be... well, the woman I'd take to social events."
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