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 it's not a huge place, do you think you

sensation, quivered slightly. Her voice had a hint of reluctance as she

hesitated but refrained

the feeling that Bella carried a heavy secret, one she bore alone.

Bella was a woman of extraordinary beauty whose brilliance was hard to conceal. The more she covered up, the safer she would be. Now fully disguised,

hospital 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

It quickly became clear that anyone wanting to enter the

nurse who stepped outside for a smoke in a secluded corner. Her eyes narrowed as an idea

Bella had managed to obtain an

unsuspecting male nurse lay unconscious

medical cart to push as

looking for was being held, nor did she naively believe she could rescue

a deep breath, Bella walked past room

she saw left her utterly

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