Jessy finally managed to force the lock open, and Mary couldn’t help but feel a surge of triumph at the hard-earned victory. However, their relief was fleeting. The moment the door swung open, a piercing alarm shattered the silence, jolting them back to reality.
They fumbled to deactivate the alarm, but it was no use. The blaring noise would surely draw attention, and they had minutes before someone called the police. Mary knew they had to make a decision fast. “Jessy, you have to leave,” she urged. “You can’t risk your career.”