48. Absurdity

"Amber! Help me! You can't leave me!" Jason screamed in fear, dragging his body closer to Amber and reaching out for her hand, his eyes filled with terror.

Amber recoiled at Jason's touch with disgust.

"Get your hands off me! I don't care about you anymore. See, this is not about money. It's about how you can get yourself out of this situation and save your own life," challenged Amber, pointing her finger towards Jason's face.

"That's still not fair, Amber. You're still at the benefit. Look at my condition now," Jason pointed to his two legs.

"The condition you're in is a result of your own actions. Didn't you tell me that's life? You do the deeds, and you bear the consequences!" Amber gave no room for Jason to exploit the situation, not this time, not when they were on the brink of life and death.

The fire was spreading rapidly, and there were no signs of rescue efforts.

"Damn! This luxurious building, yet the sprinklers aren't functioning? What bad luck!" cursed Amber.

She tried to