Chapter 7 - Jessica Attempts To Escape Through The Service Exits
While the federal agents converged on Ethan and Arthur, Jessica slipped quietly out of her seat near the front table.
Keeping her head down, she scurried toward the hidden service doors located behind the staging area.
She pushed the heavy brass push-bar, slipping into the dimly lit corridor leading to the hotel loading docks.
Before she could reach the exterior exit, two private security guards blocked her path with immovable resolve.
“Where do you think you’re going, Ms. Vance?” one of the guards asked in a flat, monotone voice.
“Let me pass! I have nothing to do with their corporate crimes!” Jessica sobbed, clutching her diamond necklace.
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“Mrs. Cross requested that you remain right here until local law enforcement arrives to take your statement,” the guard stated.
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