“This is one of the testing floors,” Daniel explained in an apologetic tone of voice. “Don’t worry, though, detectives. We won’t hear anything from the meeting room. They’re soundproof. I mean all meeting rooms are soundproof,” he explained further, and Leah could discern the increased tautness in his voice.
It wasn’t something they wouldn’t encounter on a daily basis when meeting with people the first time. The word ‘police’ had that effect on almost everyone. Few kept their composure in such situations.
Both detectives nodded their understanding and continued to follow him closely because none of them wanted to be left behind to fend for themselves.
Finally, Daniel Alekseyev stopped in front of a massive door and input a code on the pad mounted on the wall. The door opened with a reso
