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.

said calmly, "A centipede may die, but it never falls. There are always people who won't bow to Colby. They're not really fighting for the White family;

been away from the international scene for a while, and suddenly this happens. Someone's

been nothing but kind to Vanessa, and she pulls

Odie," Gordon corrected. "Vanessa doesn't

She's just a front. The real mastermind is

he had enough trouble? He's still

Colby. "Colby,

go handle it myself," Colby said

at Sophie. "Brother, think this through.

Odie's counting on Colby not wanting to leave Sophie,

chimed in,

underestimates women. He

figures I'm not

overseas. With Colby gone, Odie hopes to team up with James, find

point. That's why I'm asking for Colby's