The streets of Redstone stretched like a maze of rooftops and alleyways. Caroline, with the stone hidden in her neckline, ran through the crowd with adrenaline at its peak. She knew Rhea would be after her any moment, but there was no time to worry; she only thought about gaining an advantage. She constantly glanced over her shoulder until, at the end of an alley, she found a fire escape leading up to the roof of a stone building. Perfect, she thought, dashing toward the ladder with agility.
Just as she reached the rooftop, she heard a furious voice shouting from the street below.
“Caroline! Stop right there!” Rhea yelled, her gaze fixed on the figure climbing onto the rooftop.
Caroline didn’t even turn around. She knew that she had to gain height if she wanted any chance of escape. Whe
