The Million-Dollar Heart

Without hesitation, Soren fed Anna the last life-saving pill, ensuring she was quickly lifted onto a stretcher.

Meanwhile, Percival and Leopold rounded up every suspicious character within sight. Regardless of their protests and cries of innocence, they took no chances, erring on the side of caution rather than risk letting a spy slip through their grasp.

Those trained in the art of espionage were highly alert and masterful actors. Their disguises were so convincing that even the sharpest detective eyes might fail to discern their true nature.

Soon, they had filled two vans with captives, and Leopold, unable to stand, slumped beside Percival on one knee.

"Hang in there, Leopold," Percival urged, supporting him with one arm to prevent him from slipping into unconsciousness.

Thomas had arrived with reinforcements, and the National Intelligence Bureau's backup had also reached the scene. The situation was finally under control, with the threat of a secondary explosion averted, and all the injured had been rushed to the hospital, including Gillian, who was now in the ICU.

By the time Soren was admitted to the hospital, he was unconscious, with shards of glass lodged perilously inside him.

Karen, who took over his care, was stunned by the severity of his injuries.

"Frost, didn't you give him a life-saving pill?" Karen knew Vivienne always carried life-saving pills for emergencies, especially for missions like these, where they were stocked in abundance.

Given Soren's critical condition, it was unthinkable that Vivienne wouldn't have administered one.

"I did, but I think he shared them with his team. Mom, he's in your hands now. I need to check on Anna and

Karen responded without further inquiry. Time was

those who lost their limbs from the blast, they reattached limbs that could be salvaged. Unfortunately, for those whose limbs were lost, there was nothing

hefty compensation from Percival, he was released. The remaining twenty-two were found with traces of ST-0, confirming their espionage

wounded. The financial

stern rebuke to its entire staff, starting with Vance, who faced a severe reprimand and

phone. "Listen, Vance, you either find the person primarily responsible,

proximity to the command console and were discussing the plan on the desk at the side. The others were all occupied in their corresponding positions. Thomas

service as Percival's right hand. Plus, Thomas had always been the most

without evidence since the surveillance footage from the command vehicle was damaged

had suffered a severe blow to the back of her head, and despite surgery, the

had been by her side immediately called for

to avoid stress to prevent headaches and dizziness," the doctor advised after examining her and prescribed some medication before urging her to discharge herself. The hospital was overwhelmed, and with the ICU at capacity, even ordinary wards were in high demand. Given how light

head hurts so badly. What if something happens after I leave? I can't

leave. There are no beds left, and others are

to argue, but the doctor

Astrid's situation had