Chapter 18
"During his transfer to the maximum-security facility this afternoon, the transport van was involved in an accident," the warden revealed.
"The vehicle was broadsided by an unmarked semi-truck on Highway 95 during the heavy rainstorm."
Victoria gripped her phone tighter, her heart rate quickening slightly in her chest.
"Is Marcus injured?" she asked directly.
"Miss Sterling... when the state troopers arrived on the scene three minutes later, the rear doors were cut open," the warden stated.
"Inmate Marcus Vance and two other high-risk prisoners are missing from the vehicle."
"The driver of the semi-truck fled the scene in a secondary vehicle before law enforcement arrived."
Victoria froze in the quiet museum corridor, her dark eyes narrowing with intense, calculating focus.
"Are you saying Marcus escaped?" Victoria whispered into the receiver.
"We have launched a multi-state manhunt with the FBI and State Police," the warden confirmed.
"We believe a private syndicate financed his escape from the outside."
"We strongly advise you to double your personal security team immediately, Miss Sterling."
Victoria ended the call, looking down at her reflection in the dark glass window of the museum gallery.
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Instead of panic or fear, a cold, dangerous fire ignited within her eyes.
Marcus had thought he could run away from the debt he owed her family.
