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.

slightly surprised when she saw a familiar tall figure. She walked toward him and

to deliver the document to Luke, wore a shy

burly man showing such a smile struck Vivian with an indescribable

It was quite shocking.

ordinary features but a well-toned physique, but he wore a shy smile that seemed more fitting for a delicate woman. The

Vivian asked again. Then, upon recalling something, she added, "Is

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 surrounded by the bustling campus

many students coming and going. Aaron's gesture attracted a lot

seeing a foreign face was not that novel for them. Still, the

this is definitely not a family gathering. You don't have

the students' faces and awkwardly rubbed the back of his head.

her head. She did not want

in A City, she felt an overwhelming sense

people. No one would heed her imperious commands. Hence, she remained composed, personally dealing with every matter that came

bit strange at first, but now, she was loving the independence. She could manage everything in her life herself,

coming to see you," replied Aaron. He was one of Ray's most reliable subordinates. He was at the top of his

Then, she smiled. "It's pretty late. You haven't had

right after getting off the plane. The top priority was delivering this important document to Luke.

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

for a moment, and said, "Come on. Let's go to my apartment first and drop off my

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

the school. It would not take much time to

had

a step forward and turned to look at the man

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