Each of Zeke's men wore expressions of disdain and viciousness. One shouted, "Big Z, do it already! Take that punk out first!"

"And that stuck-up bitch too. So what if she's from Blumedale? This is Verhampton Valley, and we don't back down from anyone!"

Another chimed in, "There are over 100 of us! Hell, even if we all just spit on them, we could drown these little nobodies!"

The gang burst into boisterous laughter, completely unhinged and fearless.

Chantelle's face was ice cold, and she