Chapter 596

Sophia's complexion turned ashen, her lips pressing tightly together. She screamed after the elevator shuddered violently again, causing her to sway from side to side. I felt a sense of urgency gripping me as I noticed the scene before me, realizing that this might be my only chance to act. It had been nearly impossible to get Sophia's hair before, but now, amid this chaos, an opportunity presented itself. I quickly steadied myself, stepped forward, and supported Sophia by grabbing her arm, asking, "Are you alright?" "I'm fine," Sophia replied shakily, not making any attempts to push me away. It was then that the elevator shuddered violently again. I immediately seized the fleeting chance to snatch a strand of Sophia's hair, winding it around my finger. In an instant, the elevator, which had been speeding downward, came to an abrupt halt. It stopped on the third floor with a brief, electronic chime before the doors opened. I then quickly led Sophia out of the elevator. Sophia stoo