Nathan questioned, “Where did they take you? What have they done?”


    M approached cautiously, raising a hand to block any prying ears, her words a soft murmur in


    Nathan’s ear. “I made a deal with them. I promised to reveal the location of hydronium if they could


    save you.”


    Nathan’s expression darkened. “You’ve told them?”


    M nodded, her brows furrowing in confusion. “What’s wrong?”


    “If they locate hydronium, won’t that expose your identity?” Anxietyced Nathan’s words.


    M acknowledged the risk. “Yes, only M Winkler knows the exact location for it. Once they retrieve


    it, my identity will be exposed.”


    “Did you speak truthfully to them?”


    “Yes,” M affirmed. “I told them that it’s safeguarded in a heavily fortified research facility in


    Suntend, and it won’t be easy for them to get it.’


    Restless thoughts churned in Nathan’s mind as he released M, his fingers running through his hair in


    agitation.


    M reached for his hand, her voice a soothing whisper. “Nate, if I hadn’t cooperated, neither of us


    would have survived. With this leverage, we can get you back to Norvania safely.”


    Nathan exhaled deeply, a pang of pain gripping his chest. Without hesitation, he dered, “I won’t


    abandon you here.”


    “We’ll depart tomorrow,” she responded.


    Approaching Nathan, M reached out to touch his chest. Surprised by her boldness, Nathan watched


    her hand move freely, his heart quickening.


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    “Are your wounds fully healed?” M’s voice was gentle.


    Nathan smiled faintly. All she had to do was ask, but she resorted to physical confirmation.


    Taking her wrist, Nathan gently withdrew it, his voice tinged with hoarseness. “Yes.”


    M inquired, “Do you have a n?”


    Nathan surveyed their surroundings. “I need a weapon. You must arrange a meeting with Murray


    tomorrow and think of an excuse to bring me along.”


    “You intend to use him as leverage?”


    “Yes,” Nathan affirmed, his resolve unwavering.


    M’s curiosity sparked. “Why not Ss?”


    “Ss’s influence has long waned,” Nathan replied as he sourced the cupboard for any viable weapons.


    “If he still held power, he wouldn’t darey a finger on me.”


    M sighed, “Murray truly is ruthless.”


    Nathan picked up a toothbrush and examined its handle, pondering how to sharpen it swiftly.


    “Nate, are you sure about this?” M’s voice brimmed with concern.


    Nathan uttered, his resolve unyielding, “Whether we seed or fail, I won’t leave you alone here to


    suffer.”


    M was moved. “Nate!”


    Anticipating her attempt to dissuade him, Nathan stated firmly, “I’d rather perish than surrender.”


    “Well.” M approached him, her hands resting on his shoulders as she once again rose on her tiptoes


    to whisper in his ear.


    Her lips brushed Nathan’s earlobe. Nathan felt a surge like an electric shock, his body tingling, his


    heart fluttering as he instinctively leaned back.


    M hooked her hand behind his head, drawing him closer. Under her persistent fervor, Nathan’s


    thoughts began to blur. Her warm breath teased Nathan’s ear, sending shivers down his spine and


    kindling a fire within him.


    In a haze, he heard M’s whisper. “I have a gun.”


    Nathan was stunned, locking eyes with M, unable toprehend what he had just heard. It seemed


    miraculous, yet almost like a jest.


    How could she have smuggled a gun into such a heavily guarded ce?


    M took Nathan’s hand and led him into the bathroom.


    She positioned him by the door, instructing him to keep watch diligently.