Chapter 15 - The Secret Tunnel Beneath The Old Stone Cliffs
Before they could reach the red sports car, a young estate groundskeeper ran up to them looking pale. "Mrs. Vale! You need to see what the federal agents just uncovered near the cliff stairs," he said urgently.
Maren exchanged a cautious glance with Celestine before following the groundskeeper back toward the edge. Behind a dense thicket of ivy, a hidden stone door had been blasted open by the tactical explosives team.
Inside revealed a damp, brick-lined underground tunnel leading down toward a hidden sea cave. Agent Vance stood at the entrance of the tunnel with a high-powered flashlight, examining old wooden crates.
"What is down there, Agent Vance?" Maren asked, stepping cautiously toward the dark opening. "Historical property deeds, stolen family heirlooms, and documents dating back to the original estate foundation," Vance replied.
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He shined his light deeper into the cave, illuminating a dusty metal safe bolted to the damp rock wall. "There's one more box inside with your name on it, Maren," Vance said, handing her a heavy iron key.
Maren hesitated for a moment before taking the key from the federal agent's gloved hand. She walked down the stone steps into the cool darkness, feeling the ghosts of her family's past fading away.
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