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Riley seemed to agree. “It’s possible we’ve been tricked. Someone like Mark, who’s so obsessed with Charlotte, wouldn’t be swayed by just a few words.”
Suzy stared at the family portrait, lost in thought.
When Mark revealed this secret, she had carefully observed his expression. There were no signs of deception.
And given the situation, it was highly unlikely he was lying.
The mechanism must be here. They just hadn’t found it yet
Fixing her gaze on the portrait, Suzy scrutinized every detail. Suddenly, she noticed something odd about her father’s face in the picture.
Slowly, she reached out her hand and pressed down on it.
To everyone’s surprise, the seamless wall in front of them began to part, opening to reveal a hidde
passage.
Allen’s eyes widened. “Holy hell, it’s real!”
Riley, standing closest to the wall, flinched slightly. “So, the trigger is on your father’s face. That must mean he was truly special to her. Every time she wanted to open the passage, she had to touch his face.”
The moment the words left his mouth, Riley realized how awkward it sounded. He coughed lightly and added quickly, “Uh, Boss, I didn’t mean anything by that. Just speaking my mind–don’t take it the wrong way.”
Suzy didn’t overthink it. Riley’s observation was valid, after all.
She gestured for Allen and Riley to stay at the entrance while she went inside.
“No way,” Allen objected immediately. “If Charlotte’s in there, this is her territory. There’s no way you’re going in alone!”
He quickly added, “Riley can go with you. I’ll stay here and guard the entrance.”
Riley caught the concern in Allen’s voice, and though it unsettled her, she had to admit the plan made sense.
“Boss, don’t think we don’t know what’s on your mind. You’re worried there’s an ambush inside, just like last time, and you don’t want us taking the risk. That’s why you’re trying to go in alone.”
“We’re not going to keep saying this,” Riley said firmly. “You’re our leader. You can’t expect us to stick with you through the good times but step aside when things get tough. If
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the roles were reversed, and it was one of us in your place, could you just stand by and do nothing?”
Suzy exhaled a long, heavy breath, knowing they were right. “Fine. We’ll do it Allen’s way. You come with me,” she said, nodding at Riley. But no matter what happens, you stay behind me. Understood?”
Each life was precious. She couldn’t let her quest for revenge cost anyone else their lives. Understanding her resolve, Riley gave a firm nod. “Got it.”
The two moved inside together.
At first, the passage was pitch black, forcing them to use their phones as flashlights. As they ventured further in, a faint light began to emerge, leading them to a large, spacious underground room.
When Suzy’s eyes adjusted to the dim glow, she froze in shock.
The walls were covered in photos.
From her father as a fresh–faced teenager to a handsome young man in his twenties, and later as a mature, composed man in his thirties–his entire life was documented here.
The sheer number of photographs, taken from various angles and in different settings. made the room feel like a private photo gallery
It was clear these pictures were taken in secret. Yet, they had been captured with such care and precision that every angle highlighted her father’s best features.
Riley glanced around, speechless. It was just as he had said earlier: Charlotte truly loved Suzy’s father. But her love was obsessive, hidden in the shadows, unable to withstand the light of day.
As Suzy processed the unsettling display, a faint noise came from a corner of the room.
Someone was there.
Suzy instinctively drew a handgun from her waistband and gestured for Riley to stay close. She moved swiftly, closing the distance to the source of the sound. With one forceful kick, she sent the tightly shut door flying open.
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