Chapter 10 - Celeste Attempts To Escape Through The Back Sacristy
While the main church hall emptied out, two local police officers escorted a handcuffed Celeste toward the vestry exit.
Realizing her public humiliation was complete, Celeste made a desperate, frantic bid for freedom near the sacristy doors.
She shoved the first officer backward into a wooden pew, bolting down the narrow stone hallway toward the courtyard exit.
“Stop right there, ma'am!” the second officer shouted, giving immediate chase down the dim corridor.
Celeste’s high heels clacked frantically against the stone floor as she pushed open the heavy iron exit door.
Unfortunately for her, two federal agents in an unmarked SUV were already securing the perimeter directly outside the courtyard.
She ran headfirst into Agent Vance’s outstretched arms, tumbling clumsily onto the gravel walkway in a heap of silk and pearls.
“Running away from federal charges adds five more years to your sentence, Celeste,” Agent Vance remarked calmly.
The officers caught up seconds later, hauling her back to her feet and tightening the restraints around her wrists.
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Her arrogant queen-like demeanor was completely shattered, replaced by bitter tears and pathetic, muttered curses.
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