Chapter 9 - Darkness Falls
In the dimly lit hallway, two armed mercenaries stood guard over Emma and Lucy.
Emma noticed a small brass utility panel set into the wall right behind her shoulder. Having worked as a building housekeeper for eight years, she recognized the residential circuit breaker layout instantly.
With her back turned to the guard, Emma subtly reached into her black cardigan pocket, pulling out a heavy metal keychain.
"Mommy, I'm scared," Lucy whimpered softly.
"Shh, baby, close your eyes," Emma whispered gently.
With a swift, desperate movement, Emma slammed her heavy metal keychain directly into the exposed high-voltage wiring inside the utility panel.
SPARK! BZZZT!
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A blinding flash of electrical blue light erupted from the wall, triggering the main breaker shut-off. The entire estate plunged into pitch-black darkness.
👉 How did Gabriel use the darkness to neutralize Marco's men in the study?
