Chapter 3 - THE UNRAVELING PARTY
Evelyn glared at the guard, her face flushing with sudden, uncontrollable anger. "What are you waiting for, Wright? Throw her out onto Fifth Avenue!"
"Ma'am, this card... it carries high-level federal clearance," Officer Wright stammered, his voice dropping into a fearful whisper. He looked up at Maya, realizing that the bruised girl in dark leggings was far more dangerous than she appeared.
Before Evelyn could utter another word, the glass double doors of the hotel lobby burst open. Heavy rain lashed against the entrance as six black tactical SUVs pulled into the VIP driveway with flashing red and blue lights.
Seated guests in the adjacent hotel lounge turned in unison, whispering frantically as armed federal agents flooded the marble foyer. The ambient jazz music drowned beneath the heavy rhythm of tactical boots echoing across the hall.
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Maya stood tall in her grey hoodie, her eyes locking onto the lead agent walking through the crowd. She did not smile, but the cold resolve in her expression deepened.
"Evelyn Sterling, you are placed under federal custody," Agent Cole Vance announced, holding up his FBI credentials. "Step away from the victim right now."
