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

me?"

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,

floor.

temples, "This is as far as you can go. Head

made her way back to her room, watching him

into two

of that man last night, the

like a

a hundred people had gathered, all newcomers

was taking

themselves to ensure they wouldn't be recognized before they slowly followed the crowd

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

them.

was lan's turn, the staff member at

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

can land a decent job

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

sizing him up.

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

didn't realize they were

first taccepting a bribe, but few had been as

I can put in a good word for you guys. But there's a test, something about talent or

can't pass the test, my word won't

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

with a

I'll squeeze your

worth a couple

staff member was immediately

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