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 cright back for you. Can you be good

me?"

nod. lan showered her with kisses and then

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voice was heavy as she watched him leave the room. She followed him, matching his steps, all the way to

floor.

his temples, "This is as far

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

into two

of that man last night, the one who looked so much like

like a ticking bomb, ready to explode at

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

Someone was taking

to ensure they wouldn't be recognized before they

while those who were turned away looked as if

them.

the staff

was granted the privilege. He pulled the staff member

heard you can land a decent job here.

cigarette wasn't cheap; in Cania, it was a luxury only the wealthy could afford. The staff

sizing him up.

can getand a

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

bribe, but few had been as generous as

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

pass the test,

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

a smile, "Getting

batch going for testing. I'll squeeze

cigarettes were worth a couple of years

member was immediately satisfied, adding their false

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