Chapter 1703

"I've got something," Marion said suddenly.

"What did you find?" Debra asked.

"Rare gems," Marion replied. "There's a big display case on the first floor."

Debra remembered it. They'd seen it the first time they visited the Osborne Mansion, though they hadn't gotten a good look.

"The stones in there are one-of-a-kind," Marion said. "And I found a hidden passage leading underground."

"You went down there?" Jordan asked.

"Yeah."

"What's inside?"

"A gem corridor."

Marion described what he had seen. Glass cases lined the walls, filled with glowing stones. The hallway stretched deep, ending at a door.

He hadn't had time to check it out, but apparently, secrets were hidden behind that door.

"Do you think Erica is inside?"

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It could just be a vault for Enoch's collections, given his obsession with stones.

Debra piped up. "Should we wait for Randy to wake up and check it out himself?" They were outsiders, after all. They were in no position to search the house.

"Let's head back," Jordan said, starting the car.

Debra sensed Marion's distraction and grabbed his hand.

"What's up? You got a hunch?"

"Yeah, but I can't pin it down."

"That door?"

"Yeah. As you said, if Enoch didn't take Erica, she's probably still in the house."

But he knew Erica. A single door couldn't hold her. The only explanation was that she didn't want to leave.

At the Osborne Mansion, the secret door creaked open, revealing a fancy room stocked with furniture and dripping with jewels.

Erica warily eyed the doorway. When she saw Yvette step in, she relaxed a bit.

"I'm sorry to keep you here," Yvette said, dropping her usual crazy act.

She set down some water and snacks in front of Erica. "I had no choice. You'll need to stay here for more days."

"It's fine," Erica replied, helping her sit on the couch. "I know you're looking out for me. By the way, how is Randy holding up?"

"He got in a car accident looking for you," Yvette replied. "Luckily, he wasn't hurt badly."

"When can I go back?" Erica asked, worried. "I don't want him to do anything stupid because of me."

"Trust me," Yvette said, patting her hand. "Staying here keeps you safe."