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.

"Shouldn't be a problem. You

is this what you calledhere

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

and bring him to me. We've got

was the one who had taken

the old timers say what

all, Eric's. lan didn't want

just mentioned a

rubbing his temples. Ever since he arrived, an itching sensation gnawed

something sinister was coaxing it from within,

not feeling

shook his head, "Just

I've got nothing

"Alright."

walked out, lan had the urge to claw at his own

leave, concern in his voice. "By the way, that Dr. Sarah

knows

to head back to North America,

thought she should stick around in Greenfield

getting involved with the research

with marrying Maja and

in the car, his driver Jeff noticed

been restless.

rest, his health

reply, but the overwhelming sensation surged

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