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Chapter 7 - The Stand at the HospitalAt 7:30 p.m., police units moved to St. Jude’s Hospital, where Maria Alvarez was recovering under heavy medical surveillance.

Denise Porter was caught in the intensive care corridor, attempting to slip into Maria’s room while carrying a modified visitor’s badge. When she saw two detective units blocking the exit, she turned and sprinted toward the parking garage.

“Denise Porter! Stop right there!” Detective Torres shouted.

Two undercover officers blocked the exit ramp, forcing Denise against the concrete wall.

CLICK-CLACK.

The steel handcuffs snapped around her wrists in full view of the hospital staff and news cameras that had gathered to report on the miracle rescue of the schoolchildren.

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“You have nothing on me!” Denise screamed as she was dragged toward a police cruiser. “My brother will have your badges by morning!”

“Your brother is currently being detained by the FBI at his estate, Ms. Porter,” Torres replied coldly.

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