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

me?"

nod. lan showered her with kisses and then laid his hand on

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him leave the room. She followed him, matching his steps, all

floor.

as far as you

way back to her room, watching

getting into

the appearance of that man last night, the one who looked so much

was behind that? It was like a ticking bomb, ready

now, about a

taking a

his crew had disguised themselves to ensure they wouldn't be recognized before they slowly followed the

the privilege to stay cried with joy, while those who were turned away looked as if the

them.

turn, the staff member at

privilege. He pulled the staff member aside and discreetly passed him a pack

land a

wasn't cheap; in Cania, it was a luxury only the wealthy could afford. The staff member's face

sizing him up.

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work and didn't realize

a bribe, but few had been as generous

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he spoke, he pocketed the cigarette with a smooth motion, as if worried

raised an eyebrow and said with a

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