The hidden passage was cold and narrow.
The steel panel sealed behind them with a muted click, cutting off the shouts of the armed men.
For a few moments, the only sounds were their hurried footsteps and the distant echoes of boots searching the vault.
Daniel led the way.
"Stay close," he whispered. "This tunnel wasn't designed for comfort. It was designed for survival."
Anthony kept one hand on Evelyn's shoulder, guiding her through the darkness.
"Can they find this passage?"
"They don't know it exists," Daniel replied. "At least... I hope they don't."
Benjamin ran his fingers along the damp stone wall.
"I remember helping William plan this escape route. He insisted every exit should have a purpose."
Evelyn looked at him.
"He expected something like this?"
Benjamin sighed.
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