Gasps and murmurs filled the air as bystanders finally caught sight of the murderer. Their fear was momentarily overridden by curiosity, and within seconds, countless phones were raised, cameras flashing as they recorded the scene.
Ruby Anne tensed. If she fought him here, innocent people would be caught in the crossfire. She gritted her teeth. This wasn’t the right place.
But before she could act, one of the senior officers barked out an order.
"Everyone, evacuate now! If you don’t want to die, get out of here!"
His voice cut through the commotion, the weight of authority forcing reality to sink in. Panic spread like wildfire. The bystanders hesitated for only a moment before scrambling away, their initial excitement replaced by the primal instinct to survive.
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