The situation was different now.

They were no longer involved with the Island of Despair. They were constantly investigating the organization. Moreover, the Island of Despair was an underground organization, making it difficult for them to gather intelligence.

That was why there was a need for extensive pre-preparation. Otherwise, the later rescue efforts would be challenging.

After Rain left, Luke picked up the document again. Having already memorized it, he found it unnecessary and tore it into pieces. Then, he tossed the shreds into the ashtray, watching them succumb to the flames until they were all but ashes.

Only destroyed information was truly secure.

Luke took the matter of the Island of Despair seriously because it affected him and Luca. Therefore, he was meticulous in every detail.

A message notification came from his phone.

Luke checked his phone and realized it was a message from Luca.

It was a simple text explaining that Nina would be staying with them, along with her current situation. It ended with a reminder to eat on time.

A faint smile played across his lips. He appreciated the concern expressed by Luca, even if it was just a short message.

After replying with a simple 'okay', Luke made an internal call and instructed Jason to bring him dinner.

He would heed Luca's advice.

...

In the university town, Vivian received a call and quickly excused herself from the evening self-study session. Carrying her backpack, she rushed out of the campus gate.

tall figure.

sent by Ray to deliver the document to Luke, wore a shy smile when

burly man showing such a smile struck Vivian

It was quite shocking.

a shy smile that seemed more

Then, upon recalling something, she added, "Is my brother

I'm here to carry out the task assigned by Mr. Lacroix. I also came here to see you, Ms. Vivian. Good evening!" Aaron performed a family salute while they were

students coming and going. Aaron's gesture attracted

students at Capital University, so seeing a foreign face was not

we're not in Russia, and this is definitely not a family gathering. You don't have to salute me. People will gather

look on the students' faces and awkwardly

shook her head. She did not want to put on any airs of a young lady of a noble Russian family

she felt an overwhelming sense of

people. No one would heed

loving the independence. She

I handed it directly to Mr. Crawford before coming to see you," replied Aaron. He was one of Ray's most reliable subordinates. He was at the top of his

Mr. Crawford," muttered Vivian. Then, she smiled. "It's pretty late.

the plane. The top priority was delivering this important document

or not, he had not really paid attention. After all, he often skipped meals

be like this. You're only delivering a document for my brother. Did you seriously forget about eating?" Vivian shook her head, pondered for a moment, and said, "Come on. Let's go to my apartment first and drop off my backpack. We can

was heavy, filled with books she borrowed from the library today. That was why she did not want to carry

It would

had

to look at the

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