She glanced at Soren's retreating figure, knowing full well her recent tie in combat was just a stroke of luck.

Soren was still nursing an old injury, not yet back in top form.

Percival approached with the detached professionalism of a captain, addressing Anna, "A month from now will be the final assessment. Pass that, and I'll arrange for you to start interning in the lab while carrying out missions."

Anna saluted smartly. "Yes, sir. I won't let you or Vivienne down."

Vivienne watched her with a hint of amusement. The girl was a quick study.

While Leopold drove Vivienne and Percival back to their estate, Anna was left at the Vanguard Agency's training camp to hone her skills.

On the way, Leopold queried, "Vivienne, do you think Anna's got what it takes? The Agency's training isn't for the faint of heart."

Despite Anna's draw with Soren, he was worried.

"If you made it through, she will too," Vivienne replied nonchalantly, leaning on Percival's shoulder.

Percival nodded in agreement, "Right, makes sense."

Leopold glanced in the rear-view mirror, catching the couple's affectionate display, and asked belatedly, "Hang on. What do you mean 'if I made it through'? I'm way better than Anna, okay?" Vivienne lifted her gaze lazily, "She's nineteen. How old are you?"

Leopold fell silent.

Alright, he asked for it. He should just shut up!

With a snap, he pulled down the visor.

Out of sight, out of mind, right?

A month later.

officially began. The YQ and TCL labs had

lab first, taking

up just like the one her mother, Karen,

month meticulously restoring it

mother working diligently as she approached

path her mother had

from within, followed by

lab, Holden had been orienting his team to the lab's environment and

catching an unfinished experimental

trying to replicate that 3D biological printer, but

of operation, Holden and his team

"These numbers are correct, but you've got the direction mixed up.

had been stuck for a

Admiration was an understatement.

expertise, they eagerly surrounded her with reports

brief discussion, Vivienne asked, "Who's handling the potion

hair was neatly trimmed, his nails clean,

up, feeling an

man's capabilities, Holden quickly added, “Ma'am, his name is Rex. He's a recent hire. Young, yes, but a medical prodigy and

report.

impressed by

director once I've figured them out," Rex said, marking

and scribbled a series

moment, his eyes brightening. "Yes, this could

"How long have

this morning," Rex replied casually, clutching the report as he headed to his

to medicine. We're all used to it by

Rex's dedication reminded her of someone, though that person was not nearly as

they spoke, Percival

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