A wealthy thief, Alex Stone, is arrested and imprisoned. In the rich prison, he enjoys luxurious amenities and is treated with special privileges. Meanwhile, a poor thief, Ethan, is imprisoned in a poor prison and has to deal with harsh conditions. The warden, Alan Rogers, is Alex's personal warden and caters to his needs. However, it is later revealed that Alex is not rich after all, and he is transferred to the poor prison, where he meets Ethan and struggles to adapt to the harsh conditions.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. There are two prisons, one for the rich and one for the poor.
2. Alex Stone is a thief who has made a fortune and is well-known in thieves' communities.
3. Ethan is a new thief who is not as successful as Alex Stone.
4. Alan Rogers is a police officer who has arrested Alex Stone and Ethan.
5. Alex Stone has special privileges in prison, including a luxurious cell and access to gourmet food.
6. Ethan is in a poor prison and has limited access to basic necessities like water and food.
7. Alex Stone celebrates his birthday in prison with a cake and a special gift from Alan Rogers.
8. Ethan's prison cell is in poor condition, with a broken lock and limited amenities.
9. Alex Stone orders food from a prison restaurant and has it delivered to his cell.
10. A care package is sent to Scott in the poor prison, containing fresh bread and a hacksaw.
11. The hacksaw is used to escape from the poor prison.
12. Alex Stone is found to not be rich and is transferred to the poor prison.
13. Alan Rogers is also in the poor prison, and he and Alex Stone meet again.
14. Alex Stone is not prepared for life in the poor prison and is surprised by the conditions.