Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right novel Chapter 1504

The bodyguards at the entrance were intimidating.

When Debra handed over her invitation, she worried there might be fingerprint scans or facial recognition. That would make things tricky.

But the guards barely glanced at it before waving her through. Debra was surprised by how smoothly things went.

This castle was one of the top three landmarks overseas, and it had never been open to the public. During the day, it was a tourist attraction. But now, someone managed to host a private banquet right there.

Once inside, she was faced with one more hurdle. Rows of scanners stood ahead, all meant to detect any restricted items.

Debra was carrying no gun, but Marion had given her a Bluetooth earpiece to stay in contact.

To minimize suspicion, they decided to enter separately. She would go in first, and he'd follow shortly after.

She hesitated for a moment before taking off the earpiece and tossing it into a shadowed corner.

Just as she stepped forward, someone in front of her triggered the alarm and was quickly dragged away by two guards.

No one around them seemed surprised.

Outside, the man's screams echoed as the guards dealt with him. Apparently, he had tried to sneak in a hidden camera.

Debra felt a chill run down her spine. If she had walked in with the Bluetooth device, she might have ended up the same way.

Drake used to host such parties. The sweet, drifting aroma confirmed her suspicions.

She held her breath and moved toward a ventilation shaft, trying to inhale as little of the scent as possible.

The party was reaching its peak. Laughter rang out, blending with the sound of clinking glasses and whispered conversations.

Debra felt her head getting light. Her legs were unsteady, as if she were drunk. It was the scent making people loosen up.

She clenched her jaw and leaned against a nearby pillar, forcing herself to stay alert.

Then, as she lifted her gaze, she saw a phoenix shimmering in the dim lights. Beneath it was a bright, unmistakable sun emblem.