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.

as soon as the job inside is

me?"

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

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

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

floor.

his temples, "This is as far

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

getting into two

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

was behind that? It was like a ticking bomb,

had arrived outside the welfare center. By now, about a hundred

was taking a head

themselves to ensure they wouldn't be recognized before they slowly followed the

to stay cried with joy, while those who were turned

them.

was lan's turn, the staff

the privilege. He pulled the staff member

you can land a decent job

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

sizing him up.

you can getand a few of my buddies in, I'll give you three

those chosen were actually sent to work and didn't realize they were taken to the research base.

first taccepting a bribe, but few had been as generous as

I can put in a good word for you guys. But there's a test, something

the test, my word

the cigarette with a smooth

an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Getting the recommendation

testing. I'll squeeze your names in.

cigarettes were worth a couple of

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

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