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.

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

me?"

kisses and then laid his

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

He might even dig up more clues

to access chapters of novels early and in the highest

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

floor.

his temples, "This is as far

room, watching him leave the hotel. He was

into

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

was like a ticking bomb, ready to explode at any

the welfare center. By now, about a hundred people had gathered,

taking a head

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

joy, while those who were turned away looked

them.

the staff

He pulled the staff member aside and discreetly passed him

land a decent job

Cania, it was a luxury only the wealthy

sizing him up.

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

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

taccepting a bribe, but few

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

can't pass the test, my word

smooth motion, as if worried lan might change

an eyebrow and said with a

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

were worth a couple

staff member was immediately satisfied, adding

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