The property Chelsea purchased wasn’t far from Sullivan Villa—just two streets away.

Luming Estate was one of Veloria’s older neighborhoods, a well-known affluent district. The environment was serene and private, with a library inside the community, a police substation nearby, and Veloria’s largest antique market just around the corner. The location was prime.

Daley wasn’t visiting for the first time. Initially, the property had been purchased under his name. But when it came time to pay, Sebastian had simply wired him the full amount—no installments, no loans, just an outright purchase.

So, while Chelsea had picked the house and it was registered under Daley’s name, the money had come from...