He shifted his tone, adding even greater temptation: "Of course, the most representative offering in the whole building is our showpiece top-floor duplex sky garden! Covering somewhere between 6,000 and 7,750 square feet, it offers a 270-degree unobstructed panoramic view, overlooking the Hudson River and the city skyline all at once. These rare units average around $3,600 per square foot."
He emphasized, "I have to point out that at this price, compared to the stunning views, the scale of the space, and the collectible value, it's genuinely undervalued in this city's top-tier luxury market!"
Ethan nodded unconsciously.
Undervalued?
Indeed.
Ethan still agreed with Marcus's pitch; this period was exactly when real estate was about to explode.
In his previous life, the final resale premium on these top-tier duplexes had far exceeded ordinary people's imagination.
Mia sat quietly nearby, listening to the numbers "$3,600 a foot" and "starting north of $20 million." Watching Ethan's expression of deep agreement, even seeming to feel it was "worth the money," a ripple stirred in her heart.
She'd met many wealthy clients, but it was rare for someone as young as Ethan to treat this kind of spending so casually.
The value standards of the wealthy really are different from ordinary people's.
She picked up her glass, trying to hide her subtle sigh.
Seeing him hesitate, Marcus tentatively suggested, "Ethan, if you're having trouble deciding right now, I can show you a few of our classic three-bedroom model units first, so you can get a feel for the craftsmanship and layout. Once you've had a look..."
"No need, let's go check out the top-floor duplex directly." Ethan's voice calmly interrupted him.
As the sales manager, he should be the one showing clients around personally.
But this seller had a powerful background. Clients who booked a viewing through bank connections were accompanied by dedicated bank staff who stayed close like a personal secretary.
All of this was enough to prove Ethan's background was formidable.
Although Ethan looked very young, Marcus didn't dare underestimate him at all. He wasn't worried about him at all, or whether he could afford it here.
On the contrary, compared to ordinary customers, Ethan's odds of actually buying here were far higher.
To outsiders, the sky-high price of a mansion might not be a big deal to Ethan.
What he didn't know was that Mia was indeed the bank's personal secretary assigned specifically to Ethan.
An uncontrollable light of delight instantly burst forth in Marcus's eyes!
Just as expected!
This was the kind of client worthy of this mysterious young tycoon!
Ordinary layouts simply wouldn't catch his eye!
He suppressed his excitement and immediately stood up, his tone even more respectful and eager than before: "Alright! Ethan, Mia, please follow me! Our best unit will absolutely not disappoint you!"
Ethan stood up, his gaze deep and thoughtful.
He was choosing the top-floor duplex not only for his own view and living experience, but also to reserve a private space, one that would be good for entertaining and quietly showcasing his status down the line.
As for Vanessa and Sophie... if all these women ended up staying together in this duplex, it would actually be more convenient, with more rooms and more room to breathe. Of course, he'd need to buy a few more suitable places for them later too.
As for Diana, she'd definitely want a separate place with him. For now, she'd stay at The Hudson Residences, and later he'd take her house-hunting for a villa, or maybe just design one himself.
As for the others... he'd figure that out later.
...
Marcus led the way, his steps light and cheerful.
He knew that today was likely to witness the birth of another legendary sale at The Hudson Residences.
And this young Ethan, with his unfathomable resources, once again challenged his understanding.
...
Guided by Marcus, Ethan and Mia entered the towering building on the right.
Passing through the grand entrance lobby, nearly thirty feet high and comparable to a five-star hotel, they arrived at the exclusive elevator lobby.
The mirror-smooth walls reflected the figures of the people passing, and the floor was covered with a thick artistic carpet, silently telling the story of quality.
"Ethan," Marcus explained, his voice especially clear in the quiet space, "Each of our towers is equipped with three high-speed Schindler elevators to ensure efficiency and privacy, with a single-elevator, single-unit design per floor. There's also a dedicated service elevator for staff, fully separated, to protect owners' privacy and convenience."
His words carried confidence in the details.
Marcus pressed the button, and the heavy elevator doors silently slid open.
He stepped aside and respectfully invited Ethan and Mia to enter first.
Then he stepped in, took out a specially made black access card from his suit pocket, tapped it lightly on the sensor, and pressed the button for the top floor.
The interior of the elevator cabin was bright and spacious, featuring warm-toned wood finishes and soft indirect lighting, while central air conditioning provided a pleasantly warm breeze.
The elevator started extremely smoothly, with almost no inertia or noise, only a slight hint of floor numbers jumping rapidly.
Ten seconds later, with a barely audible "ding," the elevator steadily reached the top floor.
When the elevator doors opened, what greeted them wasn't the interior directly, but a heavy, highly designed double-door bronze entrance.
The main door surface had undergone a special oxidation treatment, presenting an aged, gentle patina green. The simple geometric lines outlined a subtle sense of luxury, exuding a profound sense of history and extraordinary presence.
"Ethan, this is our Sky Residence — the top-floor duplex." Marcus's voice carried a barely noticeable excitement and pride.
He stepped forward and entered a string of numbers on the access code lock.
With a soft "click," the door unlocked instantly.
He pushed open one side of the door, stepped aside to make way, and bowed slightly: "Ethan, Mia, please come inside."
Ethan stepped inside, passing through a carefully designed entryway area that combined storage and concealment.
Suddenly, everything became clear!
The scene before her instantly took Mia's breath away!
Her mind seemed to go blank for a moment; all the words she'd learned in banking training, used to describe high-end properties, now seemed powerless.
Space! This was the most direct and powerful impact!
The extreme scale of over 7,000 square feet was perfectly displayed before their eyes.
The huge, high-ceilinged living room visually exceeded twenty feet in height, topped with a simple and neat artistic ceiling, dotted with several uniquely shaped light fixtures like stars.
As far as the eye could see, the expanse was boundless!
The decor style was minimalist and modern, blending in an East-meets-West sensibility.
Large blank walls, paired with warm natural wood floors and dark wood screens, had clean and crisp lines without any redundant decoration.
But every detail exuded top-tier quality.
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