Chapter 11 - A Secret Tunnel Leads Away From The Estate
Marco sidled up close to Dominic while federal agents argued over jurisdiction with the remaining corporate lawyers in the room.
“Boss, the back-channel evacuation route through the wine cellar is still clear,” Marco whispered under his breath.
Dominic glanced sideways at Mia, who looked terrified as federal officers began cuffing a few corrupt guests near the bar.
“We can’t let them take the girl,” Dominic murmured back, knowing Lily was the only living witness who could identify the assassin.
Dominic turned back to Agent Miller with a deceptively calm smile that immediately put the federal prosecutor on edge.
“Before you take anyone anywhere, Agent Miller, I suggest you check your pocket,” Dominic said smoothly.
Miller frowned, instinctively reaching into his coat pocket where Dominic’s men had slipped a classified federal corruption file.
May you like
While Miller’s attention was distracted, Marco grabbed Mia by the arm and pulled her toward the hidden cellar entrance behind the tapestry.
“Come with me, Ms. Carter, quietly,” Marco instructed, guiding a bewildered Mia and a sleepy Lily down the secret stone stairs.
Related Stories
