DEADLY SECRETS UNVEILED

Chapter 181

The Ticking Clock

As the footsteps grew closer, the heroes exchanged worried glances. Roderick Caine, their only link to unraveling the secrets of the hidden vault, was in a state of panic.

"Who's coming?" Max whispered urgently.

Caine's eyes darted to the door, his voice barely above a terrified murmur. "The enforcers, the ones who guard the vault. They're relentless."

Emily quickly assessed their options. "Is there another way out of here? A back door, a window, anything?"

Caine shook his head. "This is a dead end. I've been hiding here for weeks. I thought I was safe."

Samantha peered through the blinds, watching as the shadows outside moved closer to the apartment. "We can't stay here. We need a plan, and we need it now."

Jacob, the strategist of the group, was already formulating a plan. "Caine, we need to buy some time. Can you tell us anything about the hidden vault, the scar, anything that will help us expose the truth?"

Caine took a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves. "Th