In high-end residences, tall outer walls often surround the property, equipped with advanced security systems—keycards, biometric scans, and locks that only residents can access. Layla's suggestion for a fortified perimeter around the mountain was a natural conclusion for someone accustomed to the grandeur of palaces and sprawling estates.
Still, Wataru quickly identified a few glaring problems with her proposal.
"Don't you think building a wall around the mountain would be a bit… conspicuous?" he asked.
Layla's smile didn't waver. "It would, yes. But consider this: once your groundbreaking new drug hits the market, your mountain is going to attract attention regardless. A wall would hardly make things worse."
Wataru hesitated but countered, "Even with a wall, there's no guarantee someone won't try to break in. I've heard of criminals scaling walls or using ropes to break into luxury apartments. And those have walls, too."
