Chapter 3 - The Heavy Steel Vault Door Begins To Open
The reinforced steel mechanism groaned loudly as internal gears shifted, breaking a five-year silence of absolute security.
Thick bolts slid backward into the wall, releasing pressure that sent a sharp gust of cold, rain-scented air rushing into the vault.
The Boss planted his boots firmly onto the concrete floor, his eyes locked entirely on the slowly parting metal panels.
“Get behind me,” he ordered the bodyguard in a low, lethal tone that left no room for hesitation or argument.
The bodyguard drew his weapon smoothly, stepping sideways to cover the widening gap between the heavy steel doors.
Outside in the dim penthouse hallway, shadows stretched long and distorted beneath the flickering emergency lighting.
A pair of polished Italian leather shoes stepped silently across the threshold, entering the sacred perimeter of the underground fortress.
The air in the vault dropped ten degrees as the intruder crossed the threshold, bringing a chilling aura of calculated malice.
The Boss’s jaw clenched so hard a muscle twitched violently along his sculpted cheekbone.
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The metallic hiss died down completely, leaving only the sound of heavy, deliberate footsteps echoing across the marble foyer outside.
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