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 inside is done, I'll cright back for you. Can you be

me?"

lan showered her with kisses and then laid his

little one. Keep in touch with Beck at all times.

even dig up more clues

to access chapters of novels early and in

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

floor.

"This is as far

back to her room, watching him leave the

into two

the appearance of that man last night, the one who

that? It was like a ticking bomb, ready to

center. By now, about a hundred people had gathered, all newcomers intending

taking a head

and his crew had disguised themselves to ensure they wouldn't be

while those who were turned away looked

them.

the staff member at the desk was

privilege. He pulled the staff member aside and discreetly

land a decent job here. Can

only

sizing him up.

"If you can getand a few of my buddies in,

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

a bribe, but few had been as generous as

in a good word for you guys. But there's a test, something about talent or

can't pass the test,

cigarette with a smooth motion, as

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

I'll

cigarettes were worth a couple of

was immediately satisfied,

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