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.

his temples. "Shouldn't be a problem. You can have it for

is this what you

My guys spotted him in North America. You

and bring him to

didn't protest. He was the one who had taken Patric in

did the old timers say what they're

was, after all, Eric's. lan didn't

mentioned a

lan sank into a nearby chair, rubbing his temples. Ever

sinister was coaxing it from

feeling well,

shook his head, "Just a bit

and rest up. I've got nothing more

"Alright."

stood and walked out, lan had the urge to claw at his own skin, to rid

the way, that Dr. Sarah you

probably knows a thing or

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

Just thought she should stick around in Greenfield until we get

of getting involved with the research facility,

and ensuring she and

Jeff noticed lan's pallor and

restless. Maybe

his health would surely

wanted to reply, but the overwhelming sensation surged again, demanding all his

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