Ashley Bowen stepped out of the car and frowned, completely unsure of what was going on.
At the mouth of the alley, one adult and a few children were peeking out. The moment they saw Ashley Bowen, they immediately turned and ran.
As they ran, they shouted, "The Imperial Concubine is back! She's back!"
The children followed suit, yelling, "The Imperial Concubine is back! She's back!"
The once-quiet area in front of the alley was now surrounded by a huge crowd that had appeared from all directions. They didn't dare get too close, merely circling the black Mercedes.
A buzz of discussion immediately erupted. "Didn't they say that when royals go out, they don't take taxis, they take planes? Why is she in a car?"
"Oh, please, you have no taste. That car looks like some kind of limited edition model. It must be worth five or six million."
"Wow, she's gorgeous. How did I never notice before?" A man had just finished saying this when he suddenly cried out, "OW!"
