Chapter 16 - Shadows Closing In Behind Prison Bars
Deep within the Harris County detention center, Margaret sat on her metal bunk staring blankly at the concrete wall.
The heavy iron door of her cell rattled open, and a female guard stepped inside holding a plain manila envelope.
“You have a visitor who waived standard legal representation rights, inmate Vance,” the guard announced flatly.
Margaret stood up adjusting her orange jumpsuit, expecting her defense attorney to bring news of a bail hearing.
She walked into the sterile visitation booth, lifting the heavy black telephone receiver with a confident smirk.
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Sitting on the other side of the glass was not her lawyer, but a tall, unfamiliar man wearing dark sunglasses.
“Who are you?” Margaret snapped into the phone, pressing her face against the thick security glass.
