Bernice Christian and I watched the men steer a broken Martin towards a hidden door at the back of the casino. The name "Mr. Vincent" seemed like someone we were looking for. "We need to follow them," I whispered, already moving to tail the group at a discreet distance. Christian nodded, "Agreed. But first, be careful." We wove through the crowded casino floor, keeping our eyes locked on Martin and his captors. They passed through the secret door, disappearing from view. As we approached the entrance, a burly guard stepped out, blocking our path. "Private party," he grunted, his eyes hard and unfriendly. "Members only." I opened my mouth to protest, but Christian laid a warning hand on my arm. "We understand," he said smoothly, flashing a disarming smile. "Our mistake." He steered me away, his grip firm on my elbow. "We need another way in," he murmured, his eyes scanning the surroundings. "A frontal approach is too risky." I bit my lip, my mind racing. And then an idea struck
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