Ed informed the guards at gate 14 that Ian was expecting a delivery. He then dialed Ian-“Yes”“The gismo is on its way to you. Once you receive, sterilize and bring it over. Let’s carry out the operation tonight.” Ed paused “I am not sure how big or heavy it is. Do you want us to come back?”“Nope. I will get Gurney to help.”“Yes. Gurney is a good choice.”Gurney was one of the orderlies and an exceptionally reliable and honest man. He was also very tight lipped and very loyal to Ian.“Ed, I have not used one of these gismos before. I have only read experimental research stuff….” Ian paused awkwardly.“Dana has asked her mate to enclose instructions for use. If there’s still any questions, Ben can contact Dana for you.”“Why can’t I call her directly?”“Do you want to ask Ben that?” Ed ra

Next morning –Ben called his family members one by one and explained to each of them that he was going overseas. This did not come as surprise to them as Ben had previous told them that he would not be able to attend this week family gathering. He had told them to go ahead as planned as he did not know when he would be relieved of his current duty. He specifically instructed them not to come to Adalase Manor as entry would be forbidden due to security measures. They all knew about his other identity and although their understanding of the depth of his involvement was different. They knew the necessity for secrecy and would never compromise either him or their country. Patriotism was another Adalase trait.He gathered all the household staff and gave them holidays; They all dispersed leaving Mr and Mrs Bentley.“You two should stay at Holy Cross Hospital for a week. Mr Bentley, can you pretend to be the driver as you exit the manor? Keep this mask ti

“Count me in on anything you need, on or off the record.” Tyrell whispered into Ed’s ears before walking back to his seat. Tyrell and Ed were similar in their views. They were comrades in arms before Tyrell moved into the diplomatic arena while Ed stayed in military intelligence.Mathews pretended not to see their interaction.Archer and Nobel walked in with the unconscious Jack and handcuffed him onto the stand.“Dr Roberts, he is all yours!” Ed made an inviting gesture to Ian.Ian walked over and inspected Jack before exclaiming “Oldest trick in the book these days!”“Which is?” Sam prompted.“Skin mask.” Ian traced the joint at the neck and peeled the mask to reveal David Bosner’s face underneath the mask.“Shall I give him the antidote?” Ian asked looking around the room.“What for?” Sam grunted. “We can’t possibly in

Ben came out after shower and sat in the living room staring at his phone. He was looking at the picture of Mr and Mrs Tarzann that he had tricked Dana into taking.‘When will he be able to openly declare that she was his? When would she accept him? How?’ Ben sighed. He couldn’t explain his feeling or why he felt this way. Logically speaking, she wasn’t an extraordinary beauty for him to be taken by her beauty; He had interacted with women who were much more beautiful and delicate.She wasn’t the smartest women he had ever met; He had met woman who were much more capable and successful. It wasn’t a friendship that developed over years and bloomed into love…. There simply wasn’t any reason. He just loved her.On reflection, maybe for argument’s sake one could say that he was just curious after their first meeting. But when did curiosity change into a bone deep feeling? He didn’t know. The more he looked and interacted, regardless of her rejection, he became more convinced ‘She was his’

Ed, Ian, Nathan, Shaun, Hillary and Archer arrived at the conference chamber together.Tyrell came in shortly after with Simon and Amelia.Ed greeted the three of them affectionately although he was a bit cold to Simon. Only those close to Ed would pick the difference.Nathan raised his eyebrows at Archer.“Old comrades” Archer mouthed without voice.Ian and Archer had met Simon and Amelia but were not familiar with them. They were new recruits when they met, and the two had resigned shortly after.Denis walked in mumbling, looked around and walked forward as he spotted Ed “What exactly is your grudge with me?”“Take a seat” Ed suppressed his laughter. Ed knew that even though the event from 3 years ago had left a penumbra, Denis liked working on missions. Unlike the rest of the team, Denis was not part of the military personnel. He was employed by Ed and would be commissioned to task force when Ed required his expertise. He had the choice to reject, and this was the first time he acc