Chapter 262 Friend or Foe

Outside, chaos had ensued for about half an hour.

Just then, Melanie and Cyrus heard someone shouting, "The power's back!" This was followed by the noisy aftermath settling into silence. They were contemplating when to seize the opportunity to leave when suddenly, commotion erupted again.

Someone shouted sternly, "Don't move!"

This was followed by screams of the customers.

Melanie and Cyrus both realized that the situation was getting worse. They exchanged glances, nodded at each other, and held their breath. Soon, those people found their way to the kitchen.

"Did you see a woman and an old man?" a man with a hoarse voice asked.

"No."

Responses from the kitchen staff were intermittent.

"You didn’t even check before answering me!" The man was furious. A bang followed, shattering something and startling everyone!

"I really didn't see anything. It was so dark everywhere. I didn’t see any outsiders at all." Someone from the kitchen responded, but before he could finish hi