Chapter 1173


    Chapter 1173 An Incident


    Crystal’s POV:


    Blood sprayed across the stage, and the atmosphere instantly turned murky. The ident made


    everyone fall into stunned silence for a moment, followed by an eruption of screams.


    The stage curtains instantly fell, blocking the gory scene from view.


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    The host quickly rushed up to maintain order. “We apologize for this unexpected incident. We conclude


    today’s show here. Please exit the auditorium in an orderly fashion. You can use today’s admission


    ticket to enjoy a free viewing next time, and we will also send gifts to all who are present here today as


    compensation for any mental agony.”


    Rufus and I exchanged a nce, knowing that our opportunity had arrived. If we could find a way to


    sneak into the backstage area, we could discover some clues.


    The scene was frenzied, and few people followed the host’s instructions. Most of them just rushed


    toward the exit.


    Soon, staff with blue masks hurriedly came to guide the guests to leave. Rufus and I took advantage of


    the confusion and followed behind them, blending in with the crowd.


    The host had already left the stage, presumably to deal with the unexpected incident that had just


    urred.


    Rufus grabbed my hand and quickly pulled me into the nearby curtains.


    The curtains were thick and opaque. As long as we moved carefully, the staff wouldn’t discover us


    here.


    The audience was noisy and thronging to the exit. Various murky smells mixed with the pungent smell


    of blood filled the air.


    I uneasily inhaled deeply. An entire day and night without rest,bined with my constant state of


    anxiety, made my head spin a little at this point.


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    Fortunately, Rufus steadied my shoulder and asked with concern, “You look pale. Are you okay?”


    I shook my head, straightened my spine, and replied in a weak voice, “Maybe I’m just exhausted and


    my blood sugar has dropped.” Before I could finish speaking, a chocte candy appeared in front of


    me. It was Beryl’s favorite kind.


    “Here, eat it. I happened to have it on me.” I took the chocte, several emotions swirling inside me.


    Rufus was indeed a good father. Even though I told him that Beryl wasn’t his biological daughter, he


    still treated her as his blood and always thought of her. He even developed the habit of carrying her


    favorite kind of candy just so he could make her happy anytime.


    I ate the chocte without making a noise, and soon my dizziness abated. Rufus moved the curtain


    slightly to check the situation outside.


    “Everyone is almost gone. Let’s wait a little longer and then find a chance to go backstage,” I whispered


    and quietly waited for thest of the crowd to disperse.


    Soon, the lights were shut and we heard the door closing.


    Rufus and I held our breaths and hastily climbed over the railing under the stage, sneaking onto the


    stage as soon as we were certain the staff had left.


    No one was behind the curtains, and pools of blood were still present on the floor. A long trail extended


    from one of them toward the corridor.


    The staff carrying the injured twins must have created it.


    “Let’s go.” Rufus quietly led me into the corridor.


    Compared to the noise outside, it was very quiet here. Closed doors lined both sides of the narrow


    corridor.


    We followed the blood trail, turned right, and came upon an emergency exit. Unexpectedly, there was


    no staircase, but arge door that was ajar. Inside, we could see numerous costumes and props for the


    performance.


    We could also hear faint voicesing from inside.


    Rufus signaled for me to follow him. I quickly went after him and crept into the room, finding a quiet


    corner to conceal myself in.