Pullan's actions were swift, and before Sophia Patel could react, he pressed her to the ground and asked in astonishment, "Miss Locke?"
The commotion immediately alerted everyone under the fireworks, especially since Abigail was particularly sensitive to the address "Miss Locke" today, and she immediately looked in the direction of Pullan.
Sophia Patel struggled awkwardly, "Captain Rhys, what are you doing? Let me go!"
But Pullan didn't let her go, "What are you sneaking around here for?"
"I... Who's sneaking around? This is a public place; if you can be here, why can't I? Aren't you being a bit too overbearing!" Sophia Patel, held down by Pullan, yelped in pain and then angrily questioned him.
Pullan felt a bit embarrassed by the question; his actions were purely instinctive. After realizing it was Sophia Patel, he relaxed his grip slightly, but he was still puzzled, "Although this is a public place, it's also a private community. Why would Miss Locke be here at this time?"
