Chapter 747

Andrew politely declined Bowen's offer, and to his surprise, Bowen didn't take offense. Instead, he smoothly shifted the conversation. His gaze drifted lazily over the crowd below until it landed squarely on Simon, whose expression was still stormy. With a knowing smirk, Bowen remarked, "That guy seems to have it out for you, Andrew. Once you're inside the secret realm, you'll need to watch your back. In places like that, even family can turn on you in an instant—it only takes one stab in the back." Andrew didn't need Bowen's warning. He was already well aware of the dangers, but Simon was hardly a threat worth losing sleep over. As the four of them chatted upstairs, their camaraderie didn't go unnoticed. The other groups preparing for to go into the secret realm, especially those from Jandora, took note of the unusual alliance forming between Bowen and the Miltonville crew. Jandora's participants, divided into three smaller factions due to internal rivalries, didn't usually pay m