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.

job inside

me?"

could only nod. lan showered her with kisses

little one. Keep in touch with Beck at all times. Beck's staying stateside, handling the

even dig

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

floor.

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

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

getting into two

of that

was like a ticking

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

was taking a head

disguised themselves to ensure they

privilege to stay cried with joy, while those who

them.

lan's turn, the staff member at

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

a decent job here.

only the wealthy could afford. The staff member's

sizing him up.

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

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

a bribe, but few

for you guys. But there's a test, something about talent

the test, my word

the cigarette with a smooth

an eyebrow and said with a smile,

going for testing. I'll squeeze your names in.

couple

was immediately

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