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.

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

me?"

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

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felt restless. Especially since the appearance of that man

a ticking bomb,

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disguised themselves to ensure they wouldn't

to stay cried with joy, while those who were turned

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turn, the staff member at the desk

member aside and discreetly passed him a pack of

a

wasn't cheap; in Cania, it was a luxury only

sizing him up.

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

to work and didn't realize they were taken to the research base.

first taccepting a bribe, but few had been as generous

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

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more. The staff member was immediately satisfied, adding their

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