Decoding the Message
Her friend explained that the symbols seemed to be a mixture of letters and numbers, forming some kind of code. He couldn’t fully decode it yet, but he had identified a few words: “money,” “danger,” and “deadline.” Elena’s blood ran cold. What was Jacob involved in? Was he in danger? Or was he putting her in danger? The thought terrified her. She thanked her friend and promised to keep him updated. Now, more than ever, she needed to find the key.
Decoding The Message
A Late-Night Discovery
One night, as Jacob left for his usual errand, Elena decided to search the house again. She was methodical, checking every nook and cranny. Finally, in the back of the closet, she found a small key taped to the underside of a shelf. Her heart raced as she held it in her hand. Could this be the key to the box? She had to wait until Jacob left again before she could check. The anticipation was unbearable.
A Late-Night Discovery
