CHAPTER 50: MEETING THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE

After taking several deep, calming breaths, Victoria slipped off the mask, tossed it into the trash, wiped her face with a handkerchief, and threw that away, followed by the jacket she shrugged off. She glanced back at the building she had just escaped from before pushing herself off the wall. "Hope she's okay," she muttered as she picked up the candy cane bag. She had been expecting Andreas to come running after her, but it had been five minutes since she ran out, and there was still no sign of her. With the bag and purse still hanging from her shoulder, she continued walking until she spotted the gutter they had seen while trekking to the storehouse. Quickly, she emptied the poisonous sweets into them, ensuring they went in before tossing the cans aside. Hopefully, no more rodents will be harmed by them. She straightened and began wondering how she was going to get home. There were no signs of taxis, so walking to the leading express was the only option. She trudged silently, t