e? The compound was enormous, with brick walls surrounding it. T

Well, I'm still not surprised. Mr. Smith is a well-kno

of dollars that went into building t

y, I wonder how any of Mr. Smith's enemies cou

of the security guards asked us to follow him. He led us to a room in the building that loo

d for you. Our conversation will continue tomorrow when we'll brief you on everything you need to know. I guess that's all for now. I'll ta

leaving us wit

Bella said,

or of the house, where she showed us our

in your rooms, and if you ever need anything, just pick up the telephone and press 'emergency,' and someone will se

talks like she's the boss, and we'

ark," I said before headin

us that the food was ready. I wanted nothing more than to eat in my room and cle

. All kinds of food were spread across the table, but it was far too

't they joining us?" I asked the

le soon, but Miss Bella usually ea

ith her own family," Mark muttered t

head because he

o that for?" he nearl

eat; you ta

for a guy to have a sharp mouth," I hear

ust like voicing my opinion," Ma

just eat," I p

before shoving a spoonful of food into his mouth, chewing

ed and star

ed mandatory morning workouts. Everything she said was fine by me, but Mark ke

s is not acceptable! I must talk to your dad. Ken, can you tell her that by 7:00 in the morning, I'm sti

up once the alarm sounds, as you said," I

now?" Mark asked as I started he

y after getting to my ro

me up. I grabbed my sports

me. I was surprised to see the nagging and complaining Ma

ng, Lisa, M

e you're just coming down now?

you had a good night's res

s for asking," I repli

you keep ignoring me, Ken?" Mark asked. I

e way to the gym, p

ed the way, and I followed with Mark

l-equipped, and other members, whom Lisa introduced as some of t

re dismissed. I hadn't seen Bella since she showed Mark and me our rooms, so

er Bella? I haven't seen he

'll be joining them soon, but I had to make sure

, o

sked about her," Lisa said,