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.

and areas he'd never been to before, he leaned

a heavy thoughtfulness in his

moment, Phil entered the room, his face

leaf he'd

and irritated, brushed Phil's hands away. Phil's

badge on Philip's

his hand immediately, his face a picture of

"What are you doing?"

a closer look. You worked so

really wanted to know was whether this cold metal was

leaves he had

didn't understand and awkwardly retracted his

something's off lately?" His instincts were sharp, and the unease had

Summer's room. He felt things slipping out

that woman, the one who looked so much like Maja, really have chere alone? She didn't seem skilled

was unlikely that lan,

to die.

distraction. Maybe lan himself was already

dire, and the Sanders family needed to find an antidote, available only here. If

he'd need to

grip tightened, a surge of resentment rising within him. He wasn’t sure where this

as long as Maja was doing well,

was indeed inside, Philip was determined that he wouldn't leave alive. His lips curved into

now intrigued him.

and look around. See if there are any new

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