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.

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

me?"

nod. lan showered her with kisses and

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

floor.

as far as you

and made her way back to her room, watching him leave

getting into

her room, she felt restless. Especially since the appearance of that man last

was behind that? It was like a ticking

center. By now, about a hundred people had gathered, all newcomers intending to stay

Someone was taking

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 the

them.

staff member at

He pulled the staff member aside

land a decent job

luxury only

sizing him up.

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

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

bribe, but few had been as

guys. But there's a

pass the test, my word won't

cigarette with a smooth motion, as

an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Getting

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

a couple of years

The staff member was immediately satisfied, adding their

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