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 and Cindy were growing

difficulties on your way here?” “Just tying up some loose ends at work,” Patricia

hint of concern, “You know,

her day- today duties at Riddle Corporation; it hinted at something more covert, likely a mission. However, with Cindy in the room, details

caught Martin’s look and reassured him,

Martin didn’t press the issue, instead helping her get settled

your face has improved significantly. I

with gratitude, “Thank you,

to your own effort. Not everyone

the realization that Ellar had borne the greatest pain for

water,” Cindy offered, handing

you,” Patricia said, accepting the cup and taking a slow

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