Chapter 123 Rescuing a new Friend

"This way!" Olivia yelled, grabbing Jane's arm and pulling her towards the exit. Lucian, after a hasty glance at the remaining women, followed suit. They sprinted down the dimly lit corridor, the sound of shouts and the crackle of fire echoing behind them. Smoke filled the air, stinging Jane's eyes and constricting her lungs. "We have to find another way out!" Jane gasped, her voice hoarse. Olivia nodded, her face grim. "There might be a service entrance at the back of the kitchen. Follow me!" They navigated a labyrinth of corridors, the smell of burning wood growing stronger with every step. Jane coughed, her vision blurry from the smoke. Fear gnawed at her, but the thought of the women left behind spurred her on. Finally, they stumbled through a swinging door, collapsing onto the cool floor of a cluttered kitchen. The air here was clearer, but the sounds of screams and chaos still filtered in from the burning manor. "We made it," Olivia wheezed, wiping tears of soot from her fa