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.

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room. She followed him,

floor.

temples, "This is as far as you can go. Head

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

into two

felt restless. Especially since the appearance of that man last night, the

behind that? It was like a ticking

about a hundred

was taking a head

themselves to ensure they wouldn't be recognized

joy, while those who were turned away looked

them.

lan's turn, the staff member

was granted the privilege. He pulled the staff member aside and discreetly passed him

land a decent job here. Can

luxury only the wealthy could afford.

sizing him up.

way, "If you can getand a few of my buddies in, I'll

chosen were actually sent to work and didn't realize they were taken to the research

bribe, but few had been as generous as

put in a good word for you guys. But there's a

pass the test, my

the cigarette with a smooth motion, as if worried lan might change

said with a smile,

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

a couple of

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

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