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.

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

me?"

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

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

floor.

rubbed his temples, "This is as far as you can go.

back to her room, watching him leave the

getting into two

Especially since the appearance of that man last night, the

behind that? It was like a ticking bomb,

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

taking a

themselves to ensure they wouldn't

while those who were turned away looked

them.

it was lan's turn, the staff

pulled the staff member aside and discreetly passed him a pack of

heard you can land a

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

sizing him up.

getand a few of my buddies in, I'll

to work and didn't realize

bribe, but few

good word for you guys. But there's a test, something about talent or IQ. A recommendation is one thing,

the test,

smooth motion, as

said with a smile, "Getting

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

worth a couple

staff member was

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