Chapter 89: Hoodlum Standoff

10:00 a.m. Everett Warth finally showed up with Zaire Danzey and a pack of lackeys. This time, there were fifteen or sixteen of them. After spotting Amalia Sowden, Everett introduced them with an eager grin. "Amalia, this is Zaire Danzey." He leaned in, lowering his voice like he was sharing a secret. "Zaire Danzey is a real boss on the streets of Derpin County. There's nothing in Derpin County he can't smooth over." Amalia and Phoebe Looske sized them up. A bunch of hulking, rough-looking men....