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.

as soon as the job inside is done, I'll

me?"

her with kisses and then

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

He might even dig up more clues about

on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of

the room. She followed him,

floor.

temples, "This is as far as you

her way back to her room, watching him

into two

appearance of

was behind that? It was like a ticking

a hundred people had gathered,

taking

had disguised themselves to ensure they wouldn't be recognized

the privilege to stay cried with joy, while those who were turned away looked as

them.

lan's turn, the staff member at the desk

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

you can land a decent job here. Can

a luxury only the

sizing him up.

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

didn't realize

taccepting a bribe, but few had been as generous as

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

pass the test,

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

a smile, "Getting the recommendation is

for testing. I'll squeeze your names

worth a couple of years

staff member was immediately satisfied, adding their false

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