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

me?"

her with kisses and then

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

He might even dig up more clues

Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the

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

floor.

is as

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

into two

room, she felt restless. Especially since the appearance of that

like a ticking

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

taking

themselves to ensure they

while those

them.

turn, the staff member at

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

you can land a decent job

it was a luxury only the wealthy could afford. The

sizing him up.

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

were actually sent to work and didn't

a bribe, but few had been as generous

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

the test, my word

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

a smile, "Getting the recommendation is

Tonight, there's a batch going for testing. I'll squeeze your names in. But

were worth a couple of years

over two more. The staff member was immediately satisfied, adding their

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