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.

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

me?"

her with kisses and then laid his hand

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heavy as she watched him leave the room. She followed him,

floor.

"This is as far as

her room, watching him leave the hotel. He was flanked by about six

getting into two

Especially since the appearance of

a ticking bomb,

center. By now, about a hundred

taking a head

crew had disguised themselves to ensure they wouldn't

the privilege to stay cried with joy, while those

them.

turn, the staff member at the desk

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

you can land a decent job here. Can you

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

sizing him up.

a

work and didn't

bribe, but few had been as generous as

can put in a good word for you guys. But there's a test, something about talent or IQ. A recommendation

the test, my

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

eyebrow and said with a smile, "Getting

I'll squeeze your names in.

a couple of years of their

two more. The staff member was immediately satisfied,

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