The Moriarty Family did not employ a live-in gardener. Instead, they invited famous gardeners to tend the garden from time to time.
Juan Sorensen had once been a biology professor at Royal Law University. He was famous among knightly families for arranging beautiful gardens and raising flowers exceptionally well.
Because of this, his status and income had actually risen after his retirement. Many people wanted to hire Old Juan to design their gardens, and it had even become a trend among the nobility. But inviting him over still required a certain amount of prestige... Old Moriarty, as a full professor, provided exactly that prestige. He was Professor Sorenson's old friend.
"Enjoying your travels, Iver?"
Old Juan had practically watched Iver and Edward grow up. Thus, he knew why Iver had been away lately and could address both Iver and Edward by name directly. "You came back at just the right time—Edward actually stayed home today."
"He didn't go to work today?" Iver stopped and asked carefully.
"Yes. Edward seems to be entertaining a guest. The man is wearing a naval uniform and looks quite young. He should be about the same age as Edward."
The old gardener thought for a moment before answering, "He might be Edward's friend. That young man looked quite happy when he saw Edward."
"...That's rare. Big Brother actually has a friend his own age."
Iver found it unusual. "I've never heard of that."
Given Edward's stiff, serious personality and his habit of never cracking a smile, the only reason he could be friends with Sherlock was that Sherlock was an oddball too.
Edward looked different from Iver and Yulia. No matter how one looked at it, he could not be considered handsome—only neat and proper, with clean, well-groomed features. When dressed formally, he looked like