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?

Burke mansion? On fire? Oh my God, that's huge! Wasn't Mr. Burke Mrs. Costello's ex-husband? We should definitely go check

Another awkward silence ensued.

Angelo and said, "Brother, could you have picked

at each other's throats, their

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

charge. Besides, as Mr. Pei mentioned, I'm the ex-wife. Handling the

that was thoughtless

the Burke mansion. Speaking of which, I just remembered I left the gas on at home. We should head back. Sandy, say our

hurry, started pulling Sandy away. Sandy, still

waved back at Sophie

are you dragging me? What's the

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

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

said, "Boss... the timing didn't seem

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