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

Another awkward silence ensued.

embarrassed glare at Angelo and said, "Brother, could you

were already at each other's throats, their

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

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

right, that was

to frown 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

in a hurry, started pulling Sandy away.

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

Why are you dragging me? What's

to leave. Meanwhite, the man continued, "However, the fire has been put out, and the police found a charred female body, presumably the

glared at his man and gave him a swift kick.

"Boss... the timing didn't

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