For a moment, everyone in the meeting room froze, the gravity of his words sinking in.
Will demanded, reloading his gun, "How did this happen?"
Dave, still trying to catch his breath, explained, "We're not sure yet. He must have found a way to slip past the guards during the shift change. We need to secure the area immediately. If he gets his hands on any of the blue stones, who knows what kind of damage he could do."
Bea nodded and said, "I'll coordinate with the guards. Yan, Tope, come with me. We need to assess the situation on the second floor and ensure everyone's safety."
As they hurried out of the meeting room and towards the second floor, Ariela's mind raced with thoughts of the children and the dangers posed by the escaped prisoner. They had worked so hard to create a safe environment, and now it felt like everything was unraveling.
