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.

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

me?"

lan showered her with kisses and then

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He might even dig up more clues

to access chapters of novels early and

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

floor.

rubbed his temples, "This is as far as you

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

into

she felt restless. Especially since the appearance of that man last

was like a ticking

center. By now, about a hundred

taking a head

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

joy, while those who were

them.

the staff member at the desk

staff member aside and discreetly passed him a

you can land a decent job

a luxury only the wealthy could afford. The

sizing him up.

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

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

but few had been as

But there's a test, something about talent

pass the test,

pocketed the cigarette with a smooth motion,

said with a smile, "Getting the recommendation is already

going for testing. I'll squeeze

a couple

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

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