Bernard's job was shrouded in secrecy, a common trait among those of his particular profession. When he reached his destination,

he rapped on the door with a sense of urgency.

Bernard, dressed in casual wear, answered the door with a welcoming smile at the sight of lan.

"So, you've retrieved the base intel? The higher-ups have been considering a reward for you—a privilege. What's on your wish list?"

A privilege?

lan had everything that cwith his position. A smirk played at the corner of his lips. "So, I can ask for anything?"

"Absolutely. The intel is crucial. Even those penny pinchers have to cough up ssort of bounty."

"Then let's book the Grand Hall for a wedding. Maja and I are going to tie the knot there."

Bernard, who had been pouring tea, froze, his brows knitting together in surprise. The Grand Hall was typically reserved for elite

assemblies and was never open to the public, let alone for wedding ceremonies.

If lan pulled this off, he'd be setting a precedent.

Bernard chuckled. "Here I was, thinking you'd ask for something to pad your retirement fund."

"The kid's not even born yet. Maja and I can wait. But if we could do it there, it would be quite the event. She'd love it."

The Grand Hall was a relic from a past era, once a place where emperors convened. Its ancient charm would make for an exquisite

wedding venue.

be a problem. You can have it for a

a deal. But is this

Patric. My guys spotted him in North America. You know the fight clubs there are your turf.

and bring him to me. We've got squestions about the experimental

He was the one who had taken

the old timers say what they're gonna

body was, after all, Eric's. lan didn't want him

mentioned a

a nearby chair, rubbing his temples. Ever since he arrived, an itching sensation gnawed at

was coaxing it from

not feeling well,

shook his head, "Just a bit

back and rest up. I've got

"Alright."

had the urge to claw at

way, that Dr. Sarah you mentioned, she'll

from the research facility, probably knows a

give her a heads-up. She's about to head back to North America, currently overseeing

should stick around in Greenfield until we

but agreed, wary of getting involved with the research

with marrying Maja and

his driver Jeff noticed

restless.

rest, his health would surely

reply, but the overwhelming

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