Chapter 59

Expect to hear from the news people.

Now, you have within your walls something I gravely need.

An inmate.

A man named Joseph Vega.

I have made arrangements for his release. The finer details are being discussed as I write you this missive.

But know this, Warden, I am coming for him. And when I do walk through Linhart’s front doors to claim my prize, you better pray Joseph Vega is alive and well…

Let him know.

Let Joseph Vega know I’m coming.

Your sworn enemy for forever and a day,

C. E. Dubois.

Thrilled, Joe pressed the letter between his hands. That brat, that beautiful and aggravating man. He couldn’t help laughing out loud at the sheer arrogance of Christophe.

“Do you think he’s bluffing?” Cooke extinguished his cigar. “Is he trying to scare me into releasing you?”

“Maybe. Maybe not. He has the connections. I don’t know, Cooke. But it looks to me you ain’t standing on solid ground no more.”

“I’ve already offered to try and have your sentence reduced.”