Chapter 653:

They quietly fell into step at the back of the group. The leader, a rough-looking type who seemed to be in charge, shouted, “Hurry up, you lot! Get over here!”

The man, no doubt an underground broker of sorts, barked orders as they neared the entrance to the facility.

“Keep your head down. This place is dangerous. If you aren’t careful, you’ll lose more than your job. Don’t even think about looking at the researchers, got it?”

“Got it!” Allison nodded dutifully, blending in like she was just another worker.

Their identities as illegal immigrants meant no one would bat an eye if they disappeared. The facility preferred hiring people like them — disposable, easy to get rid of, and unlikely to stir up trouble.

Once inside, they were greeted by three layers of security, including thermal imaging scanners that could detect even the slightest hint of unauthorized devices or weapons.

the trays for inspection!” a staff member

slip through the first few checks, but the final one would be more thorough. A

Allison couldn’t help but notice the one-way glass lining both

of her breathing, the weight of the situation settling in. She knew the devices they were carrying wouldn’t survive a full search, and

Allison gave a subtle signal, hinting that he should give all his devices to her. Without hesitation,

to the back of the line. Finally, it was their turn. They were

female guard looked Allison up and down with a smirk.

playing the part of the shy, naive

tongue, unimpressed. “Come on,

a blush

pretending

of it,” the guard

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