Instead of replying back, Cole tried to point out from which direction the voice came from and so he looked at the left corner, ten steps away from where he was standing.
Cole very slowly walked nearer trying to make no sound. He wanted to catch this intruder red-handed. It could be the same one as the one earlier trying to hack into his system.
The moment he was closer and he saw a red piece of cloth blowing in the air, she might have sensed his presence and in a blip, the woman ran away as fast as she could.
Cole too ran after her as he chased her out from the alley. She gave in extra speed and so did Cole as he increased his speed too.
They both diverted their path and the woman headed inside the woods instead of running in the open road and gaining attention.
Cole did not think twice before following her inside the woods either and once he did, he halted on his steps as he saw the woman disappear from his sight.
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