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.

tough after this. I promise, as soon as the job inside is done, I'll cright back for you. Can you

me?"

nod. lan showered her with kisses and

good care of our little one. Keep in touch with Beck at all times. Beck's

He might even dig up more

to access

voice was heavy as she watched him leave the room. She followed him,

floor.

is as far

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

getting into

restless. Especially since the appearance of that

behind that? It was like a ticking

By now, about a hundred people had gathered, all

was taking a

his crew had disguised themselves to ensure they

were granted the privilege to stay cried with joy, while those who were turned away

them.

was lan's turn, the staff member at the desk was

staff member aside and discreetly passed him a pack

can land a decent job here. Can you

Cania, it was a luxury only the wealthy could

sizing him up.

slipped another pack his way, "If you can getand a few of my buddies in, I'll give you

were actually sent to work and didn't realize they

a bribe, but few had

for you guys. But there's

pass the test, my word won't mean

he pocketed the cigarette with a smooth motion,

and said with a smile, "Getting

a batch going for testing. I'll squeeze your names in.

cigarettes were worth a couple of years of

The staff member was

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