Chapter 213

"Of course!" Quin said, raising her head. "If you have the ability, go in on your own merits. Don’t rely on Alain to take you in."

Eden nodded with a roguish smile. "That’s fine by me."

She then set down her sling bag and rummaged through it until she found an invitation. Handing it to the security guard, she pointed toward Alain, Caelus, and Horace. "They’re with me."

The security guard looked at the invitation in surprise. "A golden invitation? You are...?"

"It’s an invitation personally sent by the patriarch. Do you need to confirm it?" Eden asked.

"No. Please come in. I’ll guide your friends to you once they’re ready," the security guard replied respectfully.

Eden nodded, then turned to Quin. "Is it alright if I rather they don’t participate in the auction this time?"

"I..." The security guard hesitated, his expression conflicted.

"It’s okay. I won’t make things difficult for you. I’ll inform the Parkers’ patriarch..." Eden began.

Before she could finish, the security guar