Chapter 169: The Rat Hole!

"Mr. Jauncy, please." Once the iron gate yawned fully open, Gabriel gestured Travis Jauncy inside. Travis inclined his head and stepped into the vault without a flicker of hesitation. After barking a few crisp orders to his men, Gabriel followed him in. They entered a trove that dazzled the eye. Fine jewels, antiques, and scrolls crowded every shelf and pallet; by a conservative estimate, the hoard was worth at least a billion dollars. Gabriel stuck close to Travis, his expression guarded. He...