In three days, except for the badge Philip was wearing, the rest of the numbers had been collected.

Sarah sifted through the codes and realized that the crucial digits were on Philip's badge. Only by getting hold of that badge could

they confirm the final three numbers.

Without it, there were too many possible combinations, and the lock only allowed one error. A second mistake would seal their fate,

trapping them even more securely.

"Doctor, I'll take care of the badge on him," lan said casually, his eyes calm as he surveyed the jumble of numbers.

"I'll get it."

Sarah nodded, fiddling with her stash of pharmaceuticals.

"To be honest, I didn't expect you guys to gather the numbers so quickly. I've been at it for years and only managed to collect five.

I feel like this might be my chance to get out, to escape with Number 8."

Her tone was wistful, the situation still feeling surreal. She could only admit that the people lan had brought were competent. If it

were her, it'd take who knew how long.

Little did they know, Philip had sensed a shift in the atmosphere of the central hall. Especially since Summer's incident, he felt an

unease growing within him.

to all the medication in the base and areas he'd never been to before, he

heavy thoughtfulness

that moment, Phil entered the room, his face

new leaf he'd found from somewhere,

brushed Phil's hands away. Phil's smile drooped, realizing he'd

on the badge on Philip's chest, and he

grabbed his hand immediately, his face a picture of

"What are you doing?"

You worked so hard

whether this cold metal

over the leaves he

didn't understand and

lately?" His instincts were sharp, and the

in Summer's room. He felt things slipping out

Maja, really have chere alone? She didn't

it was unlikely that lan, as clever as he was, would send someone

to die.

lan himself

with Augus was dire, and the Sanders family needed to find an antidote, available only here. If lan wanted

he'd need to

resentment rising within him. He wasn’t sure where this

was doing well, he

determined that he wouldn't leave alive. His lips curved into a smirk. What had

now intrigued him.

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