After getting an earful, the grunt no longer dared to utter another word. Still, he did not leave.
“What the f*ck are you waiting for?”
“Y-You’re injured. Would you like me to send you to the hospital?” The grunt asked tentatively, probably trying to please Mike.
“Thanks, but no thanks! If we can’t get our boss back, we’ll all die. You might as well send me to the morgue!” Mike sneered. “Oh, by then, you’ll also get sent there with me, won’t you?”
The grunt was terrified by what he had heard and hastily said, “I’ll go right away!”
Then he ran off. This time, there were no more noises. However, Mike did not return to the secret room, probably for safety’s sake. Lily also remained inside, seemingly thinking about something.
After five minutes, the bookcase door made a sound and slowly opened. Mike appeared at the doorway and said solemnly, “You can’t hide here for long.”
Lily nodded, wanting to leave as well.
“What about him?” Mike pointed his chin to the man on the floor.
Lily glanced over at the man and then looked at Edward. “Does anyone else know about this place?”
Edward shook his head. “I doubt it. I only found out about this place by chance.”
The boss did not expect him to find the secret room and left it unguarded when Edward caught him.
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