The trinkets were swiftly carried away. Maja watched Number 8's retreating figure and let out a small sigh of relief.

With Number 8 on the move, another person was keeping watch, but the big question that remained was whether the person being

escorted away was the real lan or an impostor.

The two men were dead ringers for each other; even Maja could mistake one for the other in dim light, and with Number 8 not

getting so well with lan, the chances of a mix-up were high.

So, as they waited for Sarah to react to the trinkets, they also needed to head over to Rachel's location. It was crucial to stop that

car and check out what was inside.

Meanwhile, Bernard was rummaging through the cabfor fish food to feed the inhabitants of his large aquarium.

The fish scrambled over each other to snatch up the food, and Bernard smiled at the ripples they made on the water's surface.

He turned to someone beside him and inquired, "Has Rachel taken him away?"

"Yes, she has."

"Good. That girl, I've always trusted her to get the job done right. Anyone looking to snoop around will find themselves tied up with

her."

Given Rachel's exceptional skills, any confrontation would surely be an ordeal for both sides.

After tossing the last bit of fish food into the aquarium, Bernard gazed out at the sky, "Then we move tonight. That'll make things

waited years; I won't delay any

"Understood."

so-called "move"

She had previously hinted to Carol that if she ever

she could ask for Maja's

out, Maja, no matter how busy, knew she

message from Carol was brief,

[Maja, goodbye.]

the proud, aloof heiress. With the Miller family's fortunes so drastically changed, was

willing to endure?

pretending to be happy and had always resisted outside interference in her affairs

needed Felix's letter

a cry for help,

called Carol, but no answer. She

bodyguard and headed straight for the Miller

by a dozen of vehicles. At the stime, Maja's phone

no calls.

forced them into a secluded area. Pregnant Maja didn't dare let her driver take risks

gamble with her life on a

her car was quickly brought to a standstill, and people with guns approached. She opened the door and complied with

command to step out.

whom Bernard had been eyeing for another body - it was her all

not anticipated was that Bernard would entangle

watching the landscape whir past in reverse, she knew this must be the

to start his experiments. Maja sighed softly, her only hope now

something was wrong.

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