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.

a problem. You can have

But is this what you

America. You know the fight clubs

him to me. We've

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

did the old timers say what they're gonna

after all, Eric's. lan didn't want him to cto

mentioned

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

something sinister was coaxing

feeling

head, "Just

up. I've got nothing more for

"Alright."

the urge to claw at his

"By the way, that Dr. Sarah you

from the research facility, probably knows a thing or two about the

to give her a heads-up. She's about to head

she should stick around in Greenfield

but agreed, wary of getting involved with the research facility, fearing

were consumed with marrying Maja and ensuring she and their

driver Jeff noticed lan's pallor and furrowed his brows with

restless. Maybe

his health

overwhelming sensation surged

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