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

me?"

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

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

He might even dig up more clues

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

floor.

rubbed his temples, "This is as far

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

getting into two

of that man last night, the one

that? It was like a ticking bomb, ready to explode

By now, about a hundred people had gathered, all newcomers intending to stay

Someone was taking

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

stay cried with joy, while those who were turned away

them.

lan's turn, the staff member at the desk

the staff member aside and

heard you can land a decent job

cigarette wasn't cheap; in Cania, it was a luxury only the wealthy could afford.

sizing him up.

another pack his way, "If you can getand a few of my buddies in,

work and didn't realize they

but few had

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

can't pass the test, my word

pocketed the cigarette with a smooth motion, as

a smile, "Getting the

a batch going for testing. I'll squeeze your names in. But about

couple of years

The staff member was

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