The thick iron wrench smashed into the heavy hydraulic line with a loud, violent metallic boom. Bright sparks exploded in every direction, lighting up the dim shadows of the cold warehouse like wild fireworks.

Black hydraulic oil sprayed out in a powerful stream, splashing across the concrete floor and hitting Marcus right in his face. The long mechanical lever went completely dead in his hands. It locked up hard like solid rock, refusing to move even a single inch lower.

High above the dark, muddy water basin, the thick ceiling chain gave a sudden, hard jerk, but it held tight. The heavy wooden chair stayed firmly suspended in the air....