Chapter 131: Embassy Intrigue

The once-grand Parisian mansion buzzed with activity. Renovations were underway, transforming the aging structure into the Voryn Embassy on Earth. Amelia, along with a team of architects and engineers, navigated the dusty halls, her mind abuzz with a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Working with Xylo, the newly appointed ambassador, was proving to be an experience in itself. His flamboyant tastes clashed hilariously with the Parisian architecture. He insisted on installing bioluminescent plants that pulsed with an ethereal blue light, much to the consternation of the lead architect, a stoic Frenchman named Pierre. "These…plants," Pierre sputtered, his face turning the same shade of blue as the offending flora, "are a fire hazard, Monsieur Ambassador!" Xylo, clad in a surprisingly dapper tailored suit, chuckled, his blue eyes twinkling. "Nonsense, Pierre," he said, his voice smooth as Voryn honey. "They are perfectly safe. Besides," he added, leaning in conspiratorial