Following Patricia’s lead, the group dispersed, with a few genuinely departing while two covertly shadowed Patricia, tracking the elusive figures.

“Captain, do you think those could be Everett’s men?” one of them quietly conjectured.

Patricia let out a derisive snort. “Only one way to find out-follow them.”

At this juncture, Everett was the prime suspect in their minds.

Mid-conversation, Patricia’s phone buzzed. Casting a quick glance at the screen, she promptly ended the call.

“Captain, should we proceed? We’ll keep you in the loop,” another team member offered, ready to spring into action.

Patricia hesitated briefly before deciding, “No, let’s stick together.”

The call she’d ignored was from Martin, likely wondering why she hadn’t shown up at his lab yet. She deemed it inappropriate to delve into explanations then and there, planning to address it later.

arrival at the lab, it was evident Martin

on your way here?” “Just tying up

“You know, you ought to be

it hinted at something more covert, likely a mission. However, with Cindy in the room, details couldn’t be openly

reassured him, “Don’t

the issue,

Patricia, Martin noted, “The injury on your face has improved

with gratitude, “Thank

acknowledging Patricia’s resilience, “It’s also thanks to your own effort. Not everyone can endure

her lip slightly, her thoughts heavy with the realization that Ellar had borne the greatest

handing a cup of water to

Patricia said, accepting the cup and taking a

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