Chapter 7 - The Emergency Escape Plan Through The Morgue Basement
Director Sterling narrowed his eyes, staring directly into Vance’s face with an expression of intense suspicion.
“You’ve always been too soft when it comes to field terminations, Vance,” Sterling muttered dangerously.
“I follow direct operational protocols, Director—nothing more, nothing less,” Vance responded without flinching.
Dr. Miller spotted an open maintenance hatch near the floorboards leading down to the underground hospital steam tunnels.
He tapped Clara lightly on the shoulder, pointing down toward the dark, rusted iron ladder descending into shadows.
Clara nodded silently, dropping quietly to her knees and slipping through the narrow opening into the sub-basement.
“What was that noise behind you?” Director Sterling asked, taking a sharp step toward the medical supply cabinet.
“Just old pipes settling in the county plumbing system,” Vance covered quickly, shifting his stance to block the path.
Sterling pushed past Vance with a rough shove, walking directly to the corner where Clara had been standing seconds prior.
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The corner was empty, save for a few drops of fresh blood glistening on the cold concrete floor tiles.
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