Chapter 829

The young people developing the game didn't have much money and chose their studio in a somewhat old neighborhood.

This neighborhood didn't have a property management company, nor did it have any security guards for monitoring and patrols.

Sage's car was parked in an alley. Although there were streetlights, this place was more secluded compared to busier areas.

She was so focused on her phone that she didn't notice what was happening around her. By the time she noticed the two people, they were already right in front of her.

Two disheveled men—one tall and thin, the other dark-skinned—were dressed in dirty, shabby clothes.

They carried woven bags filled with various discarded items, indicating they probably made a living by scavenging in the area. They emitted an unpleasant odor.

Sage fought back the nausea in her stomach and instinctively took a step back.

She was standing next to her car. As she stepped back, she ended up leaning directly against the car's body.

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