In the heart of Burke International's family estate in Devonport, Bea glared at the security guards posted at the entrance. "How long does James plan to keep me cooped up here?" One of the guards replied, "Mr. Burke said you can leave anytime, but we must accompany you."

That response only stoked Bea's frustration. She was James' grandmother, yet she couldn't even walk out the door freely.

"Everyone, step aside."

Colt strode through the grand gates of the Burke Estate, and the guards immediately parted for him.

"Colt, finally! Where's James?"

Since yesterday, James had gone silent, not replying to her messages. How could he ignore the grandmother who raised him, all for a woman?

"Ma'am, I was just about to tell you. Mr. Burke hasn't been to the office since yesterday. I checked his flight details-he flew overseas last night without a word to me!"

"What?"

Bea was stunned. "Why on earth would he go overseas without saying a thing?"

quickly put two and two together. "Is it

"...Yes."

Bea's face flushed with rage. "Gallivanting after a woman and neglecting the family business-how did I end

convince him to come back. Right now, Colby and the

been trying to find a way to get rid of Sophie, but James seemed one step ahead, ensuring she was always

in front of her. Determined, Bea said, "Book me the earliest

quickly left

from

and saw Marian lurking. "Get my luggage ready. I'm leaving for overseas

left Devonport in decades.

old

look. "If you breathe a word about

the

anymore!"

"I... I wouldn't dare..."

Bea

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