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.

got into the trays for inspection!” a staff

highly concealed electronics — small enough to slip through

Allison couldn’t help but notice the one-way glass lining both sides of the hall, knowing there were

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

all his devices

yanked off, every pocket turned inside out, and those who passed were herded to

guard looked Allison up and down with a smirk.

you,” Allison stammered, playing the part of the

clicked her tongue, unimpressed. “Come on, take it

a blush creeping across

it?” she asked, pretending to be

course, all of it,” the

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