As they exited the mall, Crystal moved swiftly through the crowds, her gaze locked on Mercury, who was walking a few paces ahead.
Mercury blended into the crowd, but Crystal's eyes never left her. She had been tailing her for quite some time, determined to figure out if her fear was justified.
Crystal's mind raced with thoughts, a mix of frustration and anger building inside her.
If Mercury was going to meet Eratz now, everything she had worked for would fall apart. She couldn't let that happen.
Mercury was becoming a threat to her carefully laid plans, and she had to act before it was too late.
Just as Crystal turned a corner, she bumped into someone, hard. She stumbled back slightly, irritation flashing across her face.
"What the..." she muttered, looking up only to see Kenny standing there, his face twisted in confusion.
"Kenny?" Crystal spat his name with disdain. "What are you doing here?"