Theodore instantly became sullen.
He had waited for almost a whole life for a chance to open the Turner family’s vault. Now it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help the Turner family to make greater achievements, so how could he allow the vault to be sealed still?
In that case, it would simply be a waste of resources and opportunities.
But Ernest did not care a bit about such a big thing for the Turner family.
He seemed like he would walk away at any time.
Compared with Ernest, Theodore cared more and was at a disadvantage.
He was full of anger but couldn’t find a way to vent it. So he had to hold it back.
Having no other choice, Theodore said gloomily,
“I can let him go in, but he must agree to my terms. Otherwise, I would rather have the vault sealed permanently than let outsiders in.”
Gideon immediately said sincerely, “Mr. Turner, feel free to say your requests. As long as I can do it, I will comply.”
He sounded quite humble.
If he was not the only one who could go in and find the medical book, he would not have insisted on asking to go in.
To Gideon, his family was nothing to speak of compared to the Turner family.
Theodore looked at him, displeased, and said sternly,
“First, before going in, you must sign a confidentiality contract. Whatever you see inside, even if it is just the settings and furnishings, you can’t say a word about it to the outsiders. Otherwise, the entire Harris family will be gone.
Second, in addition to the medical book, you can’t look at or touch anything else. Even if you accidentally see something, you must forget about it.
Third, after you go in, you mustn’t act alone. I must see everything you do.”
For these three requirements, Gideon nodded his head without thinking.
He showed a deferential attitude and said, “Please rest assured, Mr. Turner. I will comply with every requirement.”
Looking at his frank expression, Theodore narrowed his eyes, sizing him up and down carefully.
Was Gideon really having no other purposes or was he just pretending?
In any case, Theodore had the greatest dissatisfaction and deepest doubt towards him.
“Seth, draw up an agreement,” Theodore said.
“Yes, master.”
Seth Turner bowed to him respectfully and then left.
Not long after, he came back with a contract, and after Theodore’s had looked at it, he handed it to Gideon.
He said, “Mr. Harris, this is a confidentiality contract. If you leak any information about the vault, the Harris family will be owned by the Turner family immediately. And everyone in the Harris family will be at our disposal, including their lives.”
His words made Gideon tense up.
Seth indicated that if he did anything wrong, the Harris family would be exterminated.
This kind of inhumane act was just a piece of cake for the Turner family.
Gideon’s face turned a bit paler with fear flickering in his eyes. Towards Theodore, he said with sincerity, “Don’t worry. I won’t say a word to outsiders.”
To show his determination, he picked up the pen and signed his name without even checking the specific content.
This contract was scary but simple. As long as he did not say anything, he would be fine.
And his purpose was just to get the medical book.
Seth looked at his signature, nodded to Theodore and then put the contract away.
Afterwards, he walked to the door of the secret vault and pressed a hidden button to open the door.
The five-meter-high door in front of him slowly opened, revealing the space inside.
It was a very simple room, inside of which was dark without windows. Nothing could be seen at first sight.
After this, Seth turned to look at Theodore and said respectfully,
“Master, it’s all ready.”
Theodore gave Gideon a discontented look and walked past Ernest gloomily towards the inside.
Looking at the dark room, Florence was a bit nervous and clutched Ernest hand subconsciously.
Ernest instantly held her hand and said in a hushed voice, “Don’t be afraid. I am with you.”
Even if it was dark and unknown, as long as he was here, he would give her light.
She immediately felt calm upon hearing his words.
Tilting her head, she looked at him and nodded gently.
She was not afraid.
No matter what, it was the way to the vault, not to some dangerous cave.
“Mr. Hawkins, please.”
Seth stood to the side and made an inviting gesture.
Ernest looked inside. Theodore had gone in first with quick and steady steps that he almost disappeared into the darkness.
It meant that at least the road ahead was safe and smooth.
Ernest held Florence tight and walked in with his long legs.
Gideon’s eyes sparkled and he immediately followed them in.
Seth, the butler, also followed in. Soon the door closed from the inside.
Phoebe looked at the door nervously and asked in a low voice, “Will Florence and the others be okay since they just walked in like this?”
Although Theodore was Ernest’s grandfather, even she knew that Theodore didn’t have much affection for Ernest. In fact, Theodore was a very dangerous man.
Since Theodore was now so displeased, she was worried that he might do something bad to Ernest inside the treasury.
“Don’t worry. Ernest is the only legitimate heir of the Turner family. If it is not for an emergency, Theodore will not lay hands on Ernest,” replied Stanford. He looked at the door with a solemn gaze.
Once the vault was opened, the resources inside would allow the Turner family to expand it power.
Thus, the Turner family would probably leap from being one of the powerful families in the world to becoming the world’s most powerful and invincible family.
Considering Theodore’s nature, it was hard to say whether it would be a good thing for Florence to marry into the Turner family.
With the door closed, they were instantly devoured by darkness.
They could only hear their own footsteps.
Florence was still a bit scared of this kind of darkness, clinging close to Ernest.
Ernest stopped walking and commanded in a husky voice, “Turn on the lights.”
Theodore, who was still walking forward, stopped at the sound of his voice.
After three seconds, he said, “Turn on the lights.”
“Yes, master,” Seth replied. And the dark space was suddenly lit up with lights from overhead.
Due to the sudden illumination, Florence covered her eyes in discomfort.
A few moments later, she slowly opened her eyes. When seeing the surroundings, she exclaimed in surprise, “Isn’t this supposed to be a secret chamber? How come…”