The tunnel seemed endless.For several minutes, nobody spoke as they moved deeper beneath the mansion. The only sounds were their footsteps against the damp stone floor, the soft breathing of everyone trying to stay quiet, and the distant rumble of thunder above them. Water dripped from the ceiling, gathering in small puddles along the narrow path. The air smelled of earth, old stone, and something metallic that made Thea uncomfortable.She walked behind William, keeping the cassette tightly pressed against her chest. Her father's leather folder was hidden beneath William's coat, while Rafael stayed close to Elena. Viktor walked at the back, occasionally looking over his shoulder as though expecting someone to appear from the darkness.Nobody knew how far they had traveled.Finally, Rafael broke the silence. "Please tell me this tunnel actually leads somewhere.""It does," Viktor answered."That's what everyone says before we end up trapped underground."Viktor didn't respond.Rafael
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