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?"

two and two together. "Is it

"...Yes."

with rage. "Gallivanting after a woman and neglecting the family business-how did I

convince him to come back. Right now, Colby and the Pollard family are at each

a way to get rid of

opportunity was right in front of her. Determined, Bea said, "Book me the earliest flight

Ma'am." Colt quickly left

from a corner, looked

"Get my luggage ready. I'm leaving

left Devonport in decades. It's risky. Let

have old

stern look. "If you breathe a word about this

the

anymore!"

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

Bea

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