64. The Spy

Chapter Sixty Four

The crowd outside the Garden of Eden buzzed with restless energy. Anastasia turned, her eyes narrowed with curiosity and a touch of frustration. She glanced back at Henry and Jasmine.

“What’s going on here?” she asked, crossing her arms. “Why are we being blocked?”

One of the guards, stone-faced, stepped forward. “The entire place is reserved,” he stated, his voice curt, yet strangely respectful.

“Reserved?” Anastasia repeated, raising an eyebrow. “For who?”

The guard maintained his impassive expression. “A high-priority guest. Supreme importance. The entire venue will be closed down for the week.”

A ripple of discontent spread through the crowd, with some well-dressed patrons murmuring in disbelief. A tall, sharply dressed man scoffed nearby, his eyes flashing with indignation.

“This is ridiculous,” he growled, adjusting his gold cufflinks with an air of entitlement. “I’ll throw any amount of money to get in. Name your price.”

Others in the crowd nodded, a wave of
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