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.

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

it's a deal. But is this what you

North America. You know

Patric and bring him to me. We've got

one who had taken Patric in the

the old timers say what

all, Eric's. lan didn't want him

just mentioned a

sank into a nearby chair, rubbing his temples. Ever since he

if something sinister was coaxing it from within, making him

feeling

shook his head, "Just a

back and rest up. I've got

"Alright."

the urge to claw at

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

probably knows a thing

She's about to head

thought she should stick around in Greenfield until we

involved with the research facility, fearing it might exacerbate

Maja and ensuring she and their child

in the car, his driver Jeff noticed lan's pallor and furrowed his

you've been restless.

proper rest, his

wanted to reply, but the overwhelming sensation surged again,

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