CHAPTER 203: THE SECRET AND THE LISTENER

As they continued to discuss their plans in hushed tones, a faint sound from the door made them both freeze. Their eyes darted towards the door, hearts pounding. “Did you hear that?” Daniel whispered, his grip on Juliet’s hands tightening. Juliet nodded, her gaze fixed on the door. “Yes. Someone might be listening.” They remained silent for a moment, straining to hear any further noises. The faint creak of floorboards made their stomachs churn. Juliet released Daniel’s hands and moved quietly towards the door. She turned the knob slowly and pulled the door open, revealing an empty hallway. She exhaled in relief and turned back to Daniel. “No one’s here. But we need to be more careful. If anyone finds out about our plans, it could ruin everything.” Daniel nodded, his expression serious. “We have to keep this between us. No one can know until we’re ready to make our move.” Juliet stepped back into the room and shut the door behind her, locking it this time. “We should meet in secr