At this moment, Julie Williams hated the three men vehemently, wishing someone would arrest them, but she also knew that doing so would play into their hands and escalate the already tense situation, possibly leading to a catastrophe.
Even in her rage, she couldn't help but secretly admire Helen Blair, who was standing next to her. Even though Blair appeared pale, she maintained her composure. This younger woman's calm in the face of danger was a trait Williams found commendable.
Such collectedness in crisis was indeed a rare quality.
Hopelessness and instigation prompted the crowd, which had already calmed down, to become agitated again. Some people began grabbing things and running towards the exit. Discovering the locked doors further infuriated them, and they began to curse. If it were not for the fact that Helen Blair was a woman, these men might have already lost control and started a fight!