Chapter 28 - THE AMBUSH AT THE CHATEAU
Suddenly, the heavy iron doors of the subterranean vault slammed shut with a deafening boom, locking them inside.
Over the intercom system, a cold, ruthless voice echoed through the stone chamber with malicious laughter.
"Thank you for opening the vault for me, Uncle Henri," the voice of Laurent de la Roche mocked smoothly.
"I've waited ten years to get my hands on Sarah Vance's master ledger," Laurent added triumphantly.
Toxic gas began pouring through the stone ceiling vents, filling the air with a sweet, lethal vapor.
Julian quickly tore a strip of cloth from his shirt, dampening it with water from his flask and placing it over Maya's mouth.
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"Stay low to the ground, Maya!" Julian yelled, using his heavy tactical flashlight to strike the vault's emergency override panel.
Sparking wires rained down as Julian smashed the electronic lock mechanism, forcing the iron doors to pop open an inch.
