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."

that Justin was also in Kridor for an emergency military mission. Since

hand froze for a moment, and her little finger, which had long lost sensation, quivered slightly. Her voice had a hint of reluctance as she responded. "Probably

He hesitated but refrained from

carried a heavy secret, one she bore alone. Her words just now were filled with a tinge of helplessness

was hard to conceal. The more she covered up, the safer she would be. Now fully disguised, Bella planned to

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 not

rushing in, Bella decided to hide in the bushes and observe the situation instead. It quickly became clear that anyone wanting to enter the building had to show identification, indicating very tight security

who stepped outside for a smoke in a secluded corner. Her

minutes later, Bella had managed to obtain an

unsuspecting male nurse lay unconscious in

a medical cart to push as a prop and moved

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

Bella

saw left her

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