Chapter 122

It was Valeria's first time experiencing something like this. Her heart skipped a beat. She recalled safety tips she had seen online about what to do when she was stuck in an elevator. Pressing herself against the wall, she took deep breaths and stood on her toes. In those few seconds when the elevator dropped slightly, her heart leapt into her throat. Then, with a jolt, the elevator came to a stop. It wasn't exactly smooth, but at least the immediate danger seemed to have passed. The doors, however, remained firmly shut and refused to open. "What now? Does anyone have a signal?" "There are six elevators in this building. How did we get so unlucky?" "I've got an uPhone. It barely gets reception even in crowded areas, let alone here. I have two bars, yet I can't get a call out." "Same here, damn it." The elevator was pitch black. There were six people trapped inside. With every breath, the air felt a little thinner. Valeria turned on her phone's flashlight. Following advice sh