Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja) novel Chapter 1541

At that time, Philip received the message from the research base and had no choice but to move out with Phil.

Phil was like his shadow – a shadow devoid of independent thought.

Whatever Philip told him to do, he did.

Seated on the plane, Phil leaned over and murmured, "Are we going to make sure Ian never comes back?"

Philip nodded coldly. "Yeah, he must die a horrible death."

In this treacherous times, anyone daring to venture into Astronia was practically signing their own death warrant.

Internationally, the outbreak in Astronia was making headlines daily. Countries around the globe commanded immediate evacuations, urging their citizens to return home before the virus spread beyond the borders.

Otherwise, if the disease were to escape containment, it would spell disaster on a global scale.

Upon landing, Ian headed straight for a hotel.

00 was with him, ever trailing him like a loyal shadow.

Later, more people checked into the hotel, all Ian's people. He was having a meeting with these people in front of a computer until his phone rang once, indicating a map sent by a stranger.

It was also this map that had guided Ian to Astronia.

He did not know who this stranger was, but four days ago, the person had given him a map of Forbidden Island. The map detailed every location of Forbidden Island, revealing even the secret passages.

More importantly, this stranger knew about the pigeon post Ian had used to communicate with the outside world from Forbidden Island – a detail Ian had never shared. This person knew the secret passages and the only place that could communicate with the outside world.

It was clear this was no ordinary informant.

But by that time, Ian had already accepted Quentin's proposal and had entered the secret passage, so the map was not used.

Two days ago, however, another map had arrived, this time detailing the research base's location.

Due to the outbreak, he dared not bring Maja along. Knowing her temperament, she would never have agreed even if he had discussed it with her.

So Ian took the risk, bringing only his trusted men to verify the authenticity of this mysterious map.

Right now, no one else knew the location of the research base, but he couldn't delay with Augus anymore; action was imperative.

Tonight, the small squad he had brought with him was all checked into the hotel, ready to investigate the marked location. Ian pointed to a spot on the map that indicated a hospital allegedly cooperating with the research base.

They would start there. If it can be found that the hospital is indeed colluding with the research base and providing human bodies, then it meant the map was genuine.

"Understood, sir," 00 replied.

After issuing commands, Ian allowed himself a moment of relief.

Only then did he look at his phone, which had been remained off.

He hesitated, then turned it on and sent Maja a message.

No words. Just a question mark.

Good, leaving her by herself to come to Astronia, he thought he would be blocked, but apparently not.

His heart softened, and he quickly sent a coquettish kiss emoji.

[I'm fine, don't worry. Stay safe and take care of yourself at home.]

Maja had been restless these past days, asking Beck to keep tabs on Ian's situation. She hadn't expected Ian himself to take the initiative to reach out.

A rush of irritation flooded her, hot enough to pain her chest.