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.

the job

me?"

showered her with kisses and then laid his

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

Island. He might even dig

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

floor.

his temples, "This is as far

her room, watching him leave the

getting into

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

behind that? It was like a ticking bomb,

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

was taking

and his crew had disguised themselves to ensure they wouldn't be recognized before they

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

them.

it was lan's turn, the staff member at the

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

heard you can land a decent job

it was a luxury only

sizing him up.

you can getand a few

and didn't realize they were taken to the

a bribe, but few had been

But there's a

the test, my word won't

with a smooth motion, as

raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Getting the recommendation is already

I'll squeeze

a couple of years of their

staff member was

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