Chapter 24 Facing the Onslaught

• As Zayla traversed the path by herself, a throng of hesitant reporters surged forth, thrusting their microphones forward and firing off all sorts of intricate inquiries.
• Zayla found herself caught in the midst of the crowd, feeling her body pushed, jostled, and tugged on. She wasn't nimble to start with, and compounded with the fact that she was already feeling feverish and sick to the bone, facing the keen scrutiny and probing queries from the press made her feel like she was being devoured alive.
• Amidst the pandemonium, a sudden eruption echoed—a resounding 'bang!' rang forth. The holder of the camera remained a mystery, yet its impact was keenly felt as it collided with Zayla's forehead, its sharp edge cutting into her, leaving a stinging sensation that drew a small bead of blood.