Staring at them with a racing heart, it occurred to her she could pretend there is one to ward them off. With or without the recording, Lijuan believes everything and anything she says, so she was still at an advantage. Wu on the other hand was screwed.
She slowly stepped back, continuing with her false threats as Wu and Xin were glued to their spot.
She successfully got out of the bar, then bolted to her car parked at the other side of the road. She quickly searched for her key, but all she felt was empty pockets.
She turned back to see Xin and Wu by the pub entrance, the former with the key in his hand.
She cussed then ran, looking for a nearby bus stop or a passing taxi. Xin and Wu took different directions, already knowing where she was heading.
Her heart hammered in her chest as she ran like a madwoman down the side roads, searching for a person or thing that could assist her with getting away.
