Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2281

The two staff members checking invitations nearly jumped out of their skin.

"We apologize, Mr. Vargas. We didn't mean to waste your valuable time. Please, go right in!"

They were extremely respectful. After all, anyone claiming to have worked at the White Palace as a security advisor, dropping names like Kyrie, Luna, and Philip, was no ordinary guest. Normal people would not even know those connections.

Both staff were now 100% convinced that Andrew was one of tonight's most important VIPs.

Aspen, walking in as his companion, naturally did not need a second look. Nobody would dare check the woman on the arm of a powerhouse guest.

Once they slipped inside the Grand Hall and blended with the crowd, Aspen laughed so hard she nearly doubled over. "Honey, you're unbelievable. Talking about being a White Palace security advisor… You had those guys eating out of your hand!"

Andrew laughed along with her. "I used this trick all the time when I was overseas. Alright, now we split up and act according to plan. Remember, if you encounter any danger, leave immediately."

Aspen nodded. "Don't worry. I'll help you get that Blackstar Crystal. You've been training me in martial arts for so long. I'm not completely useless."

With that, the two separated. Andrew walked through the crowd in his sharp suit, standing out. Even guys around six feet tall, including foreigners, were slightly shorter than him since Andrew was nearly six-foot-three.

Of course, there were some foreign guys close to six-and-a-half feet tall, too. However, most of them were fat-faced and looking around nervously, probably serving as bodyguards and attendants.

The moment he saw her, Andrew felt a headache coming on. "Belle, move. I've got business to handle, and don't call me by name."

Isabelle was wearing a puffy-sleeved dress that made her look very aristocratic. Only her round face, combined with her expressionless demeanor and short stature, made her look very doll-like.

Facing Andrew, her expression was very animated as she coaxed persuasively, "Andrew, you're here for Ezekiel, aren't you? What if I said I could take you to find him? Would you go?"

Andrew's brow furrowed as he began to hesitate.