Outside the door, a sound heralded lan's return, and the woman got to her feet.

"I'm starting my mission tonight, probably won't be coming around again. Take care."

She spoke rapidly, and by the tlan stepped through the door, she was already ducking out. Catching a glimpse of her, lan

waited for her to step out before he shut the door, his gaze settling on Maja.

"What did she want this time?"

"She broughtfood. What's with the explosion outside?"

"l orchestrated it. Dylan and Walter have already headed out. Tonight, they're pretending to be victims caught in the blast, set to

be delivered to the hospital."

Maja's heart clenched. Were they already in motion?

"Maja, I've got to head to the welfare center."

He briefly described the situation at the center, and then stretched out to tenderly tousle her hair.

"I don't know when I'll be able to leave the research base, but this entire building, all three floors, they're my people. I'll send

someone to look after you, okay? If you need anything, just let them know."

Maja felt uneasy, gripping his hand. lan could sense her worry; he hold her hand and gently kissed her fingertips.

"Don't fret; it'll be alright.”

How could it be alright? The research base was shrouded in mystery; who knew what awaited them inside? Maja wanted to go with

him, but she knew lan would never agree.

He pulled out his phone, glancing at the time.

as the job inside is done, I'll cright back

me?"

could only nod. lan showered her with kisses and then laid his hand

with Beck at all times. Beck's staying stateside, handling the

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was heavy as she watched him leave the room. She followed him, matching his steps,

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Maja turned and made her way back to her room, watching him leave the hotel. He was flanked by about

into

felt restless. Especially since the appearance of that

that? It was like a ticking bomb, ready to explode

about a hundred people had

taking a head

disguised themselves to ensure they wouldn't

with joy, while those who were turned away looked as if

them.

staff member at

member aside and discreetly passed him a pack

a decent job here. Can you

only the wealthy could afford. The staff member's face

sizing him up.

slipped another pack his way, "If you can getand a few

to work and didn't realize they were taken to the research base. And this

a bribe, but few

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pass the test, my word won't mean

he spoke, he pocketed the cigarette with a smooth motion, as if

eyebrow and said with a smile, "Getting the recommendation is already

batch going for testing. I'll squeeze

were worth a couple of years of their

over two more. The staff member was immediately satisfied, adding their false

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