"Someone caused a commotion." Philip Shaw stood up holding her. Although he didn't say it, Aldana Candi understood—it was Eric Candi.
Philip Shaw held her as they descended the stairs. It was quiet in the staircase. With Eric Candi outside diverting attention, there were noticeably fewer people here.
Every now and then, a few people passed by, but Philip Shaw managed to avoid them. If he couldn't avoid them, he swiftly knocked them unconscious.
Soon, they reached the third floor.
Philip Shaw opened the window and leaned out to take a look, frowning slightly.
This height was higher than he had estimated.
But jumping out would lead them outside the mall.
People outside had no idea what was happening inside; the news was tightly sealed off. Pedestrians and vehicles were moving as usual, in stark contrast to the crisis-ridden mall interior.
