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.

the job

me?"

kisses and then laid his hand

of our little one. Keep in touch with Beck at all times. Beck's staying stateside, handling

He might even dig up more clues

access chapters of

She followed him, matching his steps, all the way to the elevator

floor.

"This is as far as you can

to her room, watching him leave the hotel.

into two

she felt restless. Especially since the appearance of that man last night, the one who looked so

that? It was like a ticking bomb, ready

outside the welfare center. By now, about a

was taking

ensure they wouldn't be recognized before they slowly followed the crowd

with joy, while those who were turned away looked as if the sky had fallen

them.

the staff member at the desk

He pulled the staff member aside and discreetly passed him

a

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

sizing him up.

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

thought those chosen were actually sent to work and didn't realize they were

taccepting a bribe, but few had been as generous as

But there's a test, something about talent or IQ. A recommendation is

the test, my

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

with a smile, "Getting

testing. I'll squeeze your names in. But about

a couple of years of their

was immediately satisfied, adding

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255