536: Desperate Escape

The tension was palpable as Emma and Alex hurriedly moved under the cover of night, the looming wall before them a formidable barrier to their freedom. Alex's plan, though fraught with uncertainty, was their only shot at escaping Clarke Zodiac's clutches. Emma, her nerves stretched thin, couldn't help but question the feasibility of climbing over it. "Do you even have your phone? Maybe we can try reaching my brother or someone who can help us from the outside," Emma suggested, her voice tinged with desperation. Alex fumbled with his phone, his expression sinking as he realized there was no signal. "It looks like there’s a jammer. We’re cut off. But I saw a section of the wall in the back that might be low enough for us to scale." His idea, reflecting his youthful naivety, seemed increasingly like a shot in the dark to Emma, but no other options presented themselves. They had to act, and fast. "Lead the way, then," Emma said, her voice firm despite her apprehension. They made their