In that moment, Ariana escaped Jayson's notice, but the staff member intercepted him with a deferential grin and a bow.

"Hello, Mr. Spears,” the staffer greeted him. He gestured towards Ariana, his finger pointing in her direction.

"Someone overseeing a recently established contracting agency is causing a bit of a stir," he disclosed, his tone laced with amusement.

“She's attempting to jump the queue using a stolen invitation."

Jayson's face contorted into a frown, an expression that didn't escape the notice of the staffer. Seeking to clarify, he added, “Our event's invitation list has undergone meticulous rounds of scrutiny and inquiry. We don't extend invitations to fledgling entities Looking to lower our standards.”