Alle Kapitel von Accidentally Married to the Billionaire: Kapitel 31 – Kapitel 40

"This place is creepy," Sarah whispered, her voice barely a tremor in the oppressive silence of the tunnel. We huddled together, our bodies a source of comfort in the dank, metallic environment.The stale air hung heavy with the smell of rust and something… else. A faint metallic tang that sent shivers down my spine."Don't worry," Alexander said, his voice low and reassuring. "We'll get out of here." But even his words lacked their usual conviction, edged with a hint of uncertainty.The tunnel stretched before us, a narrow corridor of darkness punctuated only by the faint glow emanating from my phone held aloft.The metal walls were cold and damp to the touch, the silence broken only by the dripping of condensation and the ragged gasps of Dr. Wright, who leaned heavily against Alexander's side.We moved at a slow pace, each step echoing through the tunnel like a death knell. Fear gnawed at me, manifesting as a knot of tension in my stomach. What secrets did this hidden passage hold?

Silence hung heavy in the cavern, broken only by the ragged gasps of Dr. Wright and the rhythmic thudding of my own heart. We huddled together, exhausted and shaken, the memory of the hulking creature with its glowing red eyes still fresh in our minds."What was that?" Sarah whispered, her voice barely audible. She looked around the cavern with wide, frightened eyes, her injured arm wrapped awkwardly around her body."I don't know," I admitted, my voice shaky. "But it seemed to be… afraid of those weapons."I gestured towards the rows of futuristic devices lining the cavern walls, now dormant and silent. The memory of the blue energy blasts filled me with a mix of awe and unease."This place…" Dr. Wright rasped, her voice weak but filled with a newfound urgency. "It holds secrets, Ava. Secrets about Project Nightingale and why it was shut down.""Project Nightingale," I echoed, the name sending a shiver down my spine. "What is it, exactly?"Dr. Wright coughed, a dry rasping sound. "It

The cavern echoed with the thunderous roars of the creature as we scrambled towards the tunnel entrance. Adrenaline pumped through my veins, pushing me forward despite the fear that threatened to paralyze me. Every fiber of my being urged me to escape, to reach the safety of the console and somehow, somehow, close the rift.Alexander, the futuristic weapon clutched tightly in his hand, led the charge. Sarah stumbled along beside him, her face contorted in pain as she tried to support Dr. Wright's weight. The creature, momentarily stunned by the energy blasts, lumbered after us, its red eyes burning with a malevolent light.As we reached the tunnel entrance, Alexander whirled around, firing another shot at the creature. The energy blast connected squarely with the beast, throwing it back with a guttural shriek. We wasted no time, plunging into the narrow passage, the creature's enraged roars echoing behind us.The tunnel was dark and cramped, the air thick with dust and the smell of da

Finally, Dr. Wright straightened up, a triumphant glint in her eyes. "I think I've cracked it," she announced, her voice hoarse but strong. "These symbols represent a series of commands. With a little translation…"She turned towards Alexander, her gaze filled with a newfound determination. "Give me the device."Alexander, hesitant for a moment, placed the futuristic weapon in Dr. Wright's trembling hand. Her fingers danced across the smooth surface, tracing the symbols in a specific order. The holographic display flickered, the complex diagrams morphing into more familiar text and schematics."It's a user interface," Dr. Wright gasped, her voice filled with awe. "A control panel for the entire facility, or at least a significant portion of it." She scrolled through the displayed information, her brows furrowed in concentration."There are access codes here," she continued, her voice trembling with excitement. "Codes for restricted areas, data archives… and security footage."A collec

Agent [redacted], her sharp features softened by a hint of concern, studied the map Dr. Wright had painstakingly sketched from memory."The restricted access section," she pointed to a heavily fortified area marked with bold red lines. "That's where you believe the evidence might be?"Dr. Wright nodded, her voice raspy. "It's highly likely. There were additional labs and storage facilities beyond the main cavern."A tense silence followed. Returning to the abandoned facility, a place that reeked of death and danger, was a terrifying prospect. But the thought of Damien's insidious project flourishing unchecked fueled a steely resolve within me."We have to do this," I said, my voice surprisingly firm despite the knot of fear twisting in my stomach. "The world can't afford for Damien to succeed."Alexander, ever the pragmatist, chimed in, "We need a plan. A good one. Damien will be expecting us this time."Agent [redacted] leaned forward, her eyes gleaming with a spark of determination.