Hearing Sandy's voice, Angelo bolted in her direction without a second thought.

Sophie was right on his heels. As they entered, they saw Sandy being hassled by a group of middle-aged goons.

Sandy, dressed in a blue and white checkered mini skirt with her golden curls cascading down her back, looked every bit the spoiled princess from a wealthy family.

Sophie couldn't help but feel a twinge of concern. Sandy's outfit was practically a beacon for unwanted attention in a place like this. Any hope of keeping a low profile for their investigation was now out the window.

"Back off, all of you!"

Angelo stepped in front of Sandy, his imposing six-foot frame and straight posture instantly commanding attention.

"Brother! They dared to touch me! Cut off their hands! I want them fed to the dogs!" Sandy fumed.

Angelo's initial bravado caught in his throat as he noticed the thugs' expressions darkening.

Sandy had often spouted such threats abroad without consequence, but this was Devonport. Here, such boldness could easily earn them a beating.

stepped forward. "We're all here to have a good time. No need to get

her casual clothes and lack of makeup, smirked. "Oh, another hero, huh? Pretty, too. How about you

you even know

six greasy-looking men

noticed their

help but chuckle. "Which one of

stepped forward, his stance defiant.

arcade, other men stood up, though a few savvy patrons

Sophie surveyed

had indeed stirred up quite a hornet's

is part of our crew. You should've asked around about us in Devonport! Cross us, and men will pay with their

"You!"

unable to bear

slap the man,

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