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

me?"

with kisses and then laid

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

He might even dig up more

access chapters of novels early and

watched him leave the room. She followed him, matching his steps, all

floor.

is as

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

getting into

the appearance of that man last night, the

It was like a ticking bomb, ready to explode

By now, about a hundred people

taking

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

while those who were turned away looked as if

them.

it was lan's turn, the staff member

the staff member

land a decent

Cania, it was a luxury only the wealthy could afford. The staff member's face transformed

sizing him up.

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

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

taccepting a bribe, but few had been as generous as

put in a good word for you guys. But there's a test, something about talent or IQ. A recommendation is one

test, my word won't

pocketed the cigarette with a smooth motion, as if worried lan might

and said with a

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

worth a couple of years

staff member was immediately satisfied, adding their false names to

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