"Get the door open!"
Arthur's voice echoed through the private archive.
Aaron immediately contacted the security team while Edward tried to force the heavy steel door open.
"Move aside," Arthur ordered.
He stepped forward and struck the emergency release panel with the heel of his hand. Nothing happened.
"Whoever locked us in disabled the electronic system," Aaron reported after checking the control panel. "I'm trying to override it."
Clara glanced at the note still in her hand.
Your grandmother should have taken the secret to her grave.
Someone knew exactly where they were.
Someone had been close enough to lock them inside.
And that person had attacked Isabelle.
"How long?" Clara asked.
"Give me two minutes."
"We don't have two minutes. Isabelle could be dying."
Edward turned toward Aaron.
"Use the emergency override."
"I'm trying, sir."
Arthur examined the panel and noticed a small mechanical lever beneath its lower cover.
"Here."
He pulled it sharply.
