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.

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

it's a deal. But is this what you calledhere

in North America. You know the fight clubs there are your

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

He was the one who had

did the old timers say what they're gonna do with

after all, Eric's. lan

just mentioned a thorough

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

as if something sinister was coaxing it from within,

feeling well,

his head, "Just

head back and rest up. I've got nothing

"Alright."

walked out, lan had the urge to claw at his

watched lan leave, concern in his voice. "By the way, that Dr. Sarah you mentioned, she'll probably

facility, probably knows a thing or two about the

She's about to head back to North America, currently

thought she should stick around in Greenfield until

wary of getting involved with the research facility, fearing it might exacerbate his

thoughts were consumed with marrying Maja and ensuring she and their child remained

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

restless. Maybe get ssleeping

his health

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

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