Nathan and Penny entered, with Colin and Kylie following closely behind.
All of a sudden, they were approached by Kerk and Hayley who led a troupe of armed guards.
“It's them!” Hayley pointed at Nathan and Penny as she turned towards the captain of the guards. “These nouveaux riches showed up without an official invitation! They must have bribed the attendants and sneaked in here. Hurry, arrest them and give them a heavy punishment!”
Carson Weiner and his troupe had been assigned as the security forces for the evening reception. They had to maintain utmost order and ensure the safety of all the leaders and important guests.
This event had been specially hosted to welcome the Foreign Minister of Xyperia. Besides the Cabinet leaders, the First Lady herself would grace this reception with her presence too. Rumors went around that the General of the North would also make an appearance.
On such a pivotal evening like this, Carson and his troupe could not afford to make any mistakes.
He did not waste a second upon receiving Hayley's reports about a few uninvited people who had slipped past security and entered the venue. Not a single intruder could be taken lightly.
With a stern look at Nathan and the group, Carson questioned in a deep voice, “Sir, can you please show your invitation and let us verify?”
Kerk and Hayley narrowed their gaze at them.
Nathan smiled calmly. “I don't have an invitation.”
At his response, everyone around them turned and stared in shock.
They were expecting that man and his companions to at least explain or defend themselves in such a situation. Who would've known he'd admit so bluntly that he didn't have an invitation!
Carson frowned.
Kerk on the other hand, curved his lips upwards into a smirk.
“See? I was right about these nouveaux riches! They sneaked in without invitation,” Hayley exclaimed loudly in arrogance. “What are you waiting for? He has admitted it himself, so why not arrest these rats and throw them into prison
right away?”
Carson's eyes scanned Nathan from head to toe. Something didn't feel right. “Sir, can you explain how you managed to enter without an invitation?”
“It's simple,” Nathan replied with a smile. “The guards at the entrance let me in immediately after I told them who I am.”
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