The Islet Mystery 48

They huddled close together when they heard a sound coming from the lift. That part of the underground level where Ryan placed all of them had no room divisions. It consisted only of one large, empty room that Ryan quickly furnished with single beds, couches, and dining table before he left. There were lots of food supplies, even enough to provide them for a month. However, they could not connect to the outside world for fear of being discovered. Even Mr. Dioko's instruction to the one he placed in charge of negotiating with the fishing company, came through Ryan. Due to his influence in maritime industries, a fishing company agreed to play the part Mr. Dioko required of them, oblivious of the details behind the fishing.