FreeNovelStepping into the unknown, the dim, decaying atmosphere overwhelmed her senses.
Darkness and dampness hung in the air, prompting an anxious anticipation of a potential dead-end. Every step forward felt like a gamble, her heart a steady drumbeat of trepidation.
As she cautiously advanced, the elevator's tinkle echoed again, signaling the arrival of another.
Hannah's instincts kicked into overdrive as she sought refuge behind a nearby wall, her breath caught in her throat.
The doors parted, casting a dim light that pierced the darkness Like a blade.
Hannah pressed herself against the wall, a silent observer in the shadows.
"Did you see the elevator cdown just now?" A hushed exchange echoed through the chamber, sending shivers down Hannah's spine.
"Why would I lie? The boss wants us to keep an eye on it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe might try to slip past us.
Saw it myself - down to the second floor in the basement.
" Click! A beam of light pierced the darkness as two figures approached.
"Have you spotted anyone? The boss sent us down here for a reason.
"Let's search every corner.
We can't afford to let her slip through our fingers.
" "They know valuables are stored here, yet no one guards them.
Why send us?" One of them grumbled as they swept the area, flashlight beams cutting through the gloom, The first waiter scanned their surroundings, his voice hushed.
"Quit your griping.
Focus on the task at hand.
It'd be a lot simpler if that woman hadn't slipped in.
ALL I want is to crawl back into my own bed.
"Yeah, well, I had plans to meet my buddies for cards tonight.
And yet here I am, stuck on duty.
Damn it! Who's the bitch anyway? She better hope I don't catch her.
"Enough chatter.
Let's keep moving.
The boss and the others are coming down now.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWe need to give them a report.
" "Alright, let's move.
The two waiters inspected the surroundings, but Hannah remained elusive.
They proceeded to the innermost section, unaware of being trailed.
Hannah trailed them stealthily, tiptoeing along.
After about ten minutes, she caught sight of a wider passage illuminated faintly byla flashlight. She halted abruptly, retreating into the shadows.
As the two waiters advanced, they extinguished the flashlight.
After ensuring no one trailed them, one produced a key.
"Alright, let's go in.
"
They unlocked the door, and Hannah seized the opportunity to slip inside upnoticed.
The room was dimly lit, but she could discern the metallic tang осыба е hanging in the air.
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