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

concern, “Any difficulties on your way here?”

a hint of concern, “You know, you ought to be taking it easier these

‘work’ wasn’t merely her day- today duties at Riddle Corporation; it hinted

caught Martin’s look and reassured

issue, instead helping her get

examining Patricia, Martin noted, “The injury on your face has improved significantly. I expect it will

responded with gratitude, “Thank

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

with the realization that Ellar had borne the

handing a cup of water

said, accepting the

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