Just as Angelo was scrambling for words, one of Colby's men burst in from outside. He hesitated for a moment when he spotted Sophie, then awkwardly sidled up to Colby, looking like he wanted to share something in private.

"Boss..."

Seeing everyone's curious gazes, Colby said, "No need to whisper, just say it."

"Yes, sir!" The man straightened up and reported, "The Burke mansion caught fire. The flames spread quickly, and the place is completely burned down!"

A heavy silence fell over the room.

Colby shot his man an icy look.

The man felt a shiver run down his spine.

Hadn't the boss just said there were no outsiders here?

dared to break the silence, Angelo suddenly exclaimed, "The Burke mansion? On fire? Oh my God, that's huge! Wasn't Mr. Burke

Another awkward silence ensued.

Angelo and said, "Brother, could you have picked a worse moment to

already at each other's throats, their feud was

Devonport was still buzzing with the scandal of James's affair with a college student while he

calmly, "The Burke family still has Bea in charge. Besides, as Mr. Pei mentioned, I'm the ex-wife. Handling the aftermath

that was

on the bold. It must have been a gas leak at the Burke mansion. Speaking of which, I just remembered I left the gas on at home. We should head back. Sandy, say our goodbyes to Mrs. Costello and Colby. We need

Sandy away.

waved back at Sophie and Colby, "Colby! Boss!

you dragging me? What's the

"However, the fire has been put out, and the police found a

him a swift

"Boss...

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