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.

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

me?"

only nod. lan showered her with kisses and then

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

floor.

is as

made her way back to her room, watching him leave the hotel. He was

getting into

the appearance of

like a ticking bomb, ready to explode at any

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

Someone was taking

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

those who were turned

them.

it was lan's turn, the staff member at

staff member aside

heard you can land a decent job here.

it was a luxury only the wealthy could afford.

sizing him up.

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

didn't realize they were taken to

a bribe, but few

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

can't pass the test, my

cigarette with a smooth motion, as

an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Getting the

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

couple of

more. The staff member was

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