Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Adler didn't waste a second. He called Colby right away and told him to get back to Aldridge Estate ASAP, under the cover of night.

Things had blown up. Nobody in Devonport knew yet, but Colby's crew had been keeping a close eye on things overseas. They were ready to give a heads-up at the first hint of trouble.

It was late when Colby and Sophie rushed back, and Sophie was carrying a small Golden Retriever.

Jenna raised an eyebrow. "Where've you two been at this hour? And what's with the Golden Retriever?"

The pup tilted its head, taking in the scene inside the house.

Sophie put Dawn down on the floor. "We adopted him. Now, what's this trouble overseas?"

Gordon, sitting at the desk, replied, "Some minor groups have been stirring things up. We caught wind early and managed to contain it, but there's still unrest." Sophie frowned. "Just some minor groups?"

Before Gordon could respond, Adler cut in, "Of course not! Those groups are just pawns. The real culprits are the remnants of the White family's distant relatives!"

"But didn't Colby deal with them when he took over?" Sophie asked.

They're

situation is fishy. You've been away from the international scene for a while, and suddenly this happens. Someone's

"Colby's been nothing but kind to Vanessa, and

It's Odie," Gordon corrected. "Vanessa

front. The real

was stunned. "Odie? Hasn't he had enough trouble? He's still stirring things up

Colby. "Colby, what's your

handle it myself," Colby said

shocked, glancing at Sophie. "Brother, think

not wanting to leave Sophie, which is why

in, "I

underestimates women. He

figures I'm not

Colby will leave me to take charge overseas. With Colby gone, Odie hopes to team up with James, find a weak spot in Devonport, and come after me, distracting

That's