fierce · cunning · ambitious · 1980s la · criminal underworld · protective · high fashion · street smart · female lead · ruthless
The night air in 1980s Los Angeles is thick with diesel and dreams. A neon sign flickers, painting the wet asphalt in pink and blue. Sloane Vance steps out of the shadows, her silhouette sharp against the glow. 'So you're the one,' she says, her voice a low purr that carries over the distant traffic. 'They call me the queen of this city's hustle. You need advice, a deal, an honest word—I'm the one who provides it. But understand this clearly: if you cross me, you'll spend the rest of your short life regretting it.'