The arrival of the two black cars at the gates of the Lacy villa sent a fresh wave of panic through the assembled guests. The members of the Lacy family, their nerves already frayed to the breaking point by the evening’s earlier drama, stared with wide, fearful eyes. Their hearts hammered against their ribs like trapped birds.
Who is it this time?
Is it the police? The mob? Another government bureau?
Can’t this night just end?
However, amidst the sea of terrified faces, a few individuals held a different expression. Tom Lacy, Jacob Lacy, and Rebecca Lacy exchanged subtle glances. They were the only ones privy to the fact that Jason Zane had a backup plan. A flicker of anticipation ignited in their chests, burning away some of the earlier humiliation.
Is this it? they wondered. Is this
