After Barrett pressed the mechanism on the painting, a faint click was heard from the bedroom wall.

Undoubtedly, there was a secret chamber behind the wall, and the click indicated that the hidden door was about to open.

Penelope, who had been sitting by the French windows, got up abruptly, his face changing dramatically. He walked over and blocked Barrett:

"Mr. Smith, as a businessman, you should be aware that touching the secret chambers in a businessman's residence is crossing a line. Those chambers contain confidential documents. Before you press that switch, think carefully. If you tear down this last veil of respect, there will be no more cordial relations...