As soon as the scream ended, Wen Lin knew she was finished.
She wasn't far from the place she had just escaped, so it didn't take long before she heard sounds from the thicket—rustling noises much louder than what small animals typically made.
They must have heard it. Now they're coming in her direction, aren't they? What should she do!
The more Wen Lin thought about it, the more terrified she became. Without even standing up properly, she frantically bolted downhill.
She understood that these people were ultimately after money. Even if she were caught again, they might release her as long as they got paid.
But still, Wen Lin wanted to make her own effort to escape—it would be such an awesome story to tell later.
Even at a time like this, Wen Lin couldn't forget how to craft her image.
Unfortunately, despite having kicked off her high heels to run, the uneven terrain began taking its toll. Before long, her feet started hurting.
