Emma carefully entered the code she’d deciphered from the files. The lock clicked open. Inside was a stack of sealed envelopes and a leather-bound journal. She picked up the journal, flipping through pages filled with her grandfather's handwriting.
One entry caught her eye:
"The truth is buried beneath the old mill, hidden in the underground tunnels. We couldn’t risk it being found. If anyone reads this, know that I loved my family and fought to protect them."
Her eyes widened. “Jake, this is it. The secret location is beneath the mill — the tunnels.”
Suddenly, footsteps echoed from above. Emma froze, clutching the journal. Someone was coming.
“Hide!” she hissed.
14. The Confrontation: Who Can You Trust?
Emma and Jake scrambled to hide behind crates as the footsteps uruguay phone number list approached. The door swung open, revealing a figure dressed in dark clothes, face obscured by a hood.
“Looking for something?” the figure’s voice echoed.
Emma’s heart pounded. “Who are you? What are you doing here?”
The figure paused, then slowly turned on a flashlight, illuminating a badge. “FBI. Hands where I can see them. We’ve been tracking this organization for years. You’ve just stumbled upon something dangerous.”
Emma exchanged a glance with Jake. “We’re just trying to find my father,” she said softly.
The agent nodded grimly. “We’re in this together now. But you need to be careful — the people behind this will stop at nothing.”