Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 1465

The bodyguard standing outside the castle gates had a presence that was hard to ignore. When Sophie handed over her invitation, she was a bit on edge, worried they'd ask for fingerprint scans or face recognition—stuff that could really complicate things. But the bodyguard just gave it a quick once-over and waved her in.

Sophie couldn't help but think, "Seriously? That easy?"

This castle was one of the top three architectural wonders internationally, usually swarming with tourists during the day. Yet somehow, someone had pulled off hosting a private dinner party here.

Once inside, Sophie noticed a security checkpoint. The scanners were busy making sure no one was sneaking in anything they shouldn’t be. Sophie was unarmed, but Colby, looking out for her, had set her up with a Bluetooth earpiece so they could stay in touch. They figured their best bet was to split up—Sophie would head in first, with Colby following.

After thinking it over, Sophie decided to ditch the earpiece, tossing it into a corner where it wouldn't draw attention. As she moved further in, she saw a guy ahead being hauled off by two bodyguards because the alarm went off. People around didn’t even bat an eye—it was just another Tuesday for them.

Holding her breath, Sophie found a spot near a vent, trying to avoid breathing in too much of that heady scent. The party reached its peak, with everyone’s faces lit up with joy, laughter, and chatter filling the room like they were all in some kind of dreamland.

Sophie felt lightheaded, almost like she’d had a bit too much to drink, her emotions threatening to spill over. Leaning against a pillar to get her bearings, she glanced up and saw a stunning phoenix, with a bright sun logo shining beneath it.