Shen Wan's clever ruse allowed her to elude the vigilant gaze of the serious young boy. Though she appeared composed on the outside, her heart raced like thunder. Once she turned the corner, she broke into a sprint.
During the escape, she felt uncomfortable. She was fortunate to be wearing a dress; if she had been in trousers, it would have been even more challenging.
Ascending from the underground, she encountered a series of stairs, and her already weakened body, having been ambushed the previous night, was drained of energy. Her mental state was on the verge of collapse.
By the time she reached the bar area, she was gasping for breath.
Leaning against the wall, she slowly regulated her breathing. Once fully composed, she pushed open the security door and traversed the long corridor.
