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once-over and sneered, "Mrs. Costello? What, no men left in the Costello family, so they send a woman to handle
business? The Smiths are a big deal in Devonport, and this is your hospitality? Making guests wear mourning
bands? What kind of treatment is this from a prominent Devonport family?" Before he could say another word,
Sophie swung the taser and smacked him hard on the head.
Everyone gasped. The boss, bleeding and terrified, crumpled to the ground, pointing at Sophie in shock and
anger. "You... you! How dare you attackin broad daylight?"
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Costello!" "You'll pay for this! Just wait!"
The boss tried to escape but was quickly blocked by two enforcers.
Sophie's voice was icy. "You think you can act like a big shot in front of the Costello family and just walk away?
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"Beat him right here until he cries for his parents," Sophie ordered coldly. "The louder he screams, the better."
"Yes, ma'am!"
The Costello men closed in on Mr. Smith.
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"Colby, from now on, just be yourself."
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Hearing Sophie's words, Colby's throat tightened, and he replied in a low, husky voice, "Okay."
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