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.

be tough after this. I promise, as soon as the job inside is done, I'll

me?"

kisses and

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

even dig up more clues about

Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and

room. She followed him, matching his steps,

floor.

rubbed his temples, "This is as far

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

into

the appearance of

It was like a ticking bomb, ready to

the welfare center. By now, about a

taking a head

ensure they wouldn't be recognized before

while those who were turned away looked as if the sky had fallen

them.

the staff member at

the staff member aside and discreetly passed him

a decent

only the wealthy could afford.

sizing him up.

getand a few of my buddies in, I'll

and didn't realize

taccepting a bribe, but few had been as generous

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

pass the test, my word won't mean

cigarette with a smooth motion, as if worried lan might change his

with a smile, "Getting the

going for testing. I'll squeeze your names

couple of

handed over two more. The staff member was immediately

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