Archie lowered his head and let out a perfectly executed sigh, his face filled with guilt. “Talled at the map I lost it while I was unconscious”

the task Mr.

1. r. Russell entrusted me with. The box containing the

His explanation was logical and seamless.

Stanley nodded, patting Archie on the shoulder in a reassuring manner. “You did your best. Mr. Russell won’t blame you.”

“But….” Stanley’s tone suddenly shifted. “How do you know there was a map inside that box?”

Archie’s eyes flickered, but he kept his head bowed, revealing nothing on his face.

Damn it. He had slipped up!

Archie’s mind raced as he tried to come up with a reasonable excuse to cover this oversight. However, before he could form a coherent response, Stanley moved past the topic. “Let’s go and see Mr. Russell.”

pushed open, and Stanley strode

in a minimalist style dominated by black and gray tones. The layout was simple yet

expecting the room to be empty. To his surprise, a medical team was present, monitoring Stephan’s condition and

asked,

replied, “Soon,

“Alright”

first time, a genuine smile appeared on his face. “Thank

at all,” the elderly doctor replied, waving dismissively. The other team members also shook their heads. For this assignment, the compensation from the Russell family

needed to. Let’s go. When Mr. Russell wakes up, he’ll definitely

one noticed the subtle way Archie clenched his fists upon hearing the

at most? This was his

opportunity to ensure that Stephan remained asleep forever,

Russell family, and fathering a child with her to

couldn’t afford to

after Mr. Russell. I failed the mission he gave me, so this can be my way of atoning for

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