Chapter 540

"I can't just leave you behind," Jack protested. He stayed by her side, wanting to ensure her safety. He wouldn't run off without her.

"You don't need to push yourself," said Caroline through gritted teeth.

"There's only the two of us now. As long as one of us escapes, the other will have a chance at being saved."

"Madam—"

"Enough." Releasing her grasp on his arm, Caroline dashed toward the two brutes and bit one of their arms.

"Run!" She hollered, then bit on one of the men's arms again.

The man yelled in pain and kicked her in the stomach, making her crash against the wall. The impact was so great that she winced in agony.

She tried to bear the pain as she wrapped her arms around the man's thigh.

It all happened in the blink of an eye. Fortunately, Caroline had informed Jack of what she was going to do. So he darted through the door when he heard Caroline yell for him to run.

By the time the brutes reacted, Jack was already quite a distance away from them. One of the