CHAPTER 227: TRAPPED.

Juliet gave Caleb one last look, her eyes filled with determination and a hint of sadness. She then turned away, focusing on the elevator doors as they began to close. Just as the doors were about to shut completely, the elevator jolted violently, throwing them both off balance. They stumbled, grabbing onto the handrails for support. Caleb's eyes widened in alarm. "What the hell?" Juliet, her face pale, quickly reached for the buttons, pressing them frantically. "It's not working. None of the buttons are responding!" The elevator trembled again, and the lights flickered ominously. Juliet's breathing grew rapid as she continued to press the buttons in a futile attempt to get the elevator moving again. "Stay calm," Caleb said, trying to keep his voice steady. "Let's think this through." Juliet shot him a panicked look. "Think this through? We're stuck in an elevator, Caleb! This isn't exactly a normal situation." Caleb took a deep breath and reached for the emergency phone. He pic