Bella donned a set of medical scrubs, tied her hair into a neat ponytail, and put on a thick mask.

She looked so professional that Steven was mesmerized.

Even with her distinctive features obscured, the assurance and bravery she exuded enchanted anyone who saw her.

Especially in the fading daylight, her shimmering eyes sparkled like the starry sky. One glimpse was enough to make someone feel utterly captivated.

Bella gave Steven a sly grin. "What are you staring at? Haven't you seen me like this before?"

Her voice had a playful edge. But she could tell his gaze was not one of romance, just pure wonder and appreciation.

"N-No... It's just that even with only your eyes showing, wearing a white coat, you still look amazing." Steven scratched his head awkwardly, then asked curiously, "Were you like this when you worked for Doctors Without Borders in Kridor?"

Bella adjusted her appearance in the mirror. "More or less."

"I heard that Justin was also in Kridor for an emergency military mission. Since it's

Her voice had a hint of

heart tightened. He hesitated but refrained from

bore alone. Her words just now were filled with a tinge

a woman of extraordinary beauty whose brilliance was hard to conceal. The more she covered up,

to have guards stationed at both the front and back entrances. Judging by their demeanor, Bella knew immediately they were not police but rather Clarice's men. This only confirmed her suspicion-whatever was happening inside the hospital seemed extremely shady and

became clear that

outside for a smoke in a secluded corner.

minutes later, Bella had managed to obtain an

nurse lay unconscious

to push as a prop and moved through the

the man she was looking for was being held, nor did she naively believe she could rescue him alone tonight. This operation was primarily

a deep breath, Bella walked past room after

left her

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