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.

might be tough after this. I promise, as soon as the job

me?"

kisses and then laid his hand on her

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

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followed him, matching his steps, all the

floor.

"This is as far as you can go. Head

Maja turned and made her way back to her room, watching him leave the hotel.

into

room, she felt restless. Especially since the appearance of that man last night, the one who looked so much like

was behind that? It was like a ticking bomb, ready to explode

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

was taking a head

ensure they wouldn't be recognized before they slowly

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

them.

turn, the staff member at the desk was

privilege. He pulled the staff member aside and

can land a decent

was a luxury only the wealthy could afford. The staff member's

sizing him up.

another pack his way, "If you can getand a

and didn't realize

first taccepting a bribe, but few had

guys. But there's a test, something

pass the test, my word won't mean

with a smooth motion, as if worried lan might change

said with a

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

worth a couple of years

handed over two more. The staff member was immediately satisfied, adding their false names to the

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