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?

Mr.

Another awkward silence ensued.

could you have picked a worse moment

at

scandal of James's affair with a college student while he

Burke family still has Bea in charge. Besides, as Mr. Pei mentioned, I'm the

that was

I just remembered I left the gas on at home. We

in a hurry, started pulling Sandy away.

back at Sophie and Colby, "Colby! Boss!

Why are you dragging me?

didn't want to leave. Meanwhite, the man continued, "However, the fire has been put out, and the police found a charred female body, presumably the Burke family's

his man and gave him a swift kick. "Why didn't you mention

"Boss... the timing

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