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.

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

me?"

lan showered her with kisses and then

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

floor.

as far as you can go.

her way back to her room, watching him leave

getting into

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

that? It was like a

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

was taking a

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

who were granted the privilege to stay cried with joy, while those who were

them.

lan's turn, the staff member at the desk

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

can land a decent job here.

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

sizing him up.

you can getand a few

didn't realize they

few had been

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

the test, my

cigarette with a smooth motion, as if

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

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

were worth a couple

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

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