31. Compulsion

The atmosphere of The Plaza was becoming increasingly crowded with shoppers, most of whom were Laura. The sounds of people haggling over prices, the mix of pop music, and the voices of several vendors passing by and offering their wares made the place even more crowded.

Three men who hadn't finished their glass of iced tea were forced to chase after the girl wearing a green shirt and black and white striped pants. They left the iced tea with the vendor and resumed their pursuit.

Realizing she was being chased, Laura immediately sought a safe hiding place. She finally found a hidden wall that the clothing vendors used to come and go. From there, Laura could walk slowly toward the exit to escape.

Sure enough, as soon as a man was lifting heavy objects, Laura hid behind him and walked with him, unseen by Mr. Ben's team. Laura made it safely to the exit.

However, her body immediately froze, and her eyes bulged slightly when she realized someone in the car was looking at her. They were now