Chapter 777
Chapter 777
After showing Aria and Owen around the base, Tessa arranged for someone to take them to their dorm and said, “See you at the cafeteria later”
“See you later, Ms. Langford,” Aria and Owen replied in unison.
As soon as Tessa left, more eyes turned to Aria and Owen.
Owen looked at the guide and asked, “Could you take us to our dorm first?”
“Sure, this way,” the guide said.
Two hours later, Cathy texted Aria: [The Skills Evaluation is tomorrow. Want to grab dinner together and get to know each other a bit?]
Aria replied: [Sure.]
Cathy texted: [Do you know where it is? Need me to come pick you guys up?]
Aria replied: [No worries, I know the place.]
The State Security Bureau’s cafeteria was spacious and bright, serving everything from Huthailian–style stir–fries to steaks, plus desserts, fruit, and drinks.
Tessa was walking and chatting with a few of the veteran members. When she spotted Aria and Owen, she smiled and said, “Look, they’re here.”
One leader gave Aria a once–over and whispered to Tessa, “Is this the girl you brought in as a special recruit? She’s good–looking, but that could be a disadvantage out in the field.”
He thought, ‘At the State Security Bureau, being attractive could sometimes be a burden–it makes one an easy target. Plus, this girl has a cold, sharp look in her eyes. She is not someone you’d want to mess with.
‘The instructors especially love putting tough types like her in their place.
Tessa smiled and said calmly, “In the face of absolute strength, none of that matters.”
Another veteran said, “This is the first time in years Tessa’s bent the rules for a special recruit. The girl must be something else. Let’s just wait and see how she performs in the competition. Come on, let’s go meet our backers.”
Aria spotted Cathy’s team and said to Owen, “I’m going to join Cathy.”
“Okay,” Owen replied. Then he walked over to Tessa and the others.
The leader warmly extended his hand to Owen and said, “Mr. Shaw, thank you for your support of the State Security Bureau. Your investment has been a huge help in advancing our research projects.”
The State Security Bureau didn’t just accept any investment–they cared about the background and character of their backers.
Owen shook his hand and said, “It’s my pleasure. I’m honored to contribute.”
Meanwhile, Cathy had saved a seat for Aria. She said, “Come sit here, let’s eat together.”
Aria thanked her and sat down. She then introduced herself, “Hey everyone, I’m Aria. Nice to meet you all.”
A short–haired girl spoke up first, “I’m Emily, I handle recon.”
A blonde, blue–eyed foreign girl next to Emily extended her hand and said, “Hi, I’m Caroline. Like you, I’m a fighter.”
Next was the girl with glasses. She said, “I’m Jocelyn, the tech expert.”
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“I’m Liz, also a tech expert,” said the next girl.
The last girl, with a ponytail, smiled and said, “I’m Allison, the intelligence officer.”
After everyone finished introducing themselves, Cathy started explaining the competition rules. She said, “The Skills Evaluation will take place in a forbidden zone deep in the no man’s land. The State Security Bureau has set up all kinds of challenges there.
“The competition will start with an elimination round, and no guns or explosives are allowed.
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