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?

Oh my 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

Another awkward silence ensued.

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

and Russell families were already at each other's throats, their feud was

James's affair with a college student while he was

has Bea in charge. Besides, as Mr. Pei mentioned, I'm

right, that was thoughtless

which, I

hurry, started pulling Sandy away. Sandy, still bewildered,

her, Angelo waved back at Sophie and Colby, "Colby! Boss! We're taking

you dragging me?

to leave. Meanwhite, the man continued, "However, the fire has been put out, and the police

his man and gave him a swift kick.

aggrieved, said, "Boss...

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