Chapter 97 Blood-Curdling Screams

When Skylar pressed down on the painting, a faint click echoed from the wall. There was no doubt now that there was a hidden room inside the wall, and that sound was the unlocking of the secret door. Joseph, who had been sitting by the window, stood up with a grim expression. He strode over to stop Skylar. "Mr. Frey, you're a businessman. You should understand that a secret room in a private residence is a line that can't be crossed. It stores confidential documents. "Before you press that switch, think it through. If this last line is crossed, our families will have no ties left to preserve." Skylar kept his hand on the painting but hesitated to press the switch. "Don't worry. I won't look at any documents. I just want to confirm no one's inside. I'll leave immediately after." Joseph let out a cold laugh. "You'll leave immediately if there's no one inside? Mr. Frey, what do you take my home for? You've already turned it upside down, and now you think you can just do as you please