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?

God, that's huge! Wasn't Mr. Burke Mrs. Costello's ex-husband? We should definitely go check it out If someone really died, we should at least

Another awkward silence ensued.

and said, "Brother, could you have picked

at each other's

James's affair with a college student while

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

right, that

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

clearly in a hurry, started pulling Sandy away. Sandy, still

Angelo waved back at Sophie and Colby, "Colby!

are you dragging me? What's

didn't want to leave. Meanwhite, the man continued, "However, the fire has been put

gave him a swift

looking aggrieved, said, "Boss...

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