Filled with a sense of relief, they readied themselves for their escape. However, just as they were about to climb out, the metal door swung open. The man who had been watching them had returned.

The man was shocked and muttered a curse when he spotted them attempting to flee.

He let go of his grip on what he held and rushed toward them. Tom swiftly took a defensive stance, while Ariana prepared herself, assessing their chances against the approaching man.

Suddenly, the man signaled and yelled, “Do something! They're trying to escape!"

In the blink of an eye, five burly, intimidating men burst into the room.