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?

that's huge! Wasn't Mr. Burke

Another awkward silence ensued.

glare at Angelo and said, "Brother, could you have picked a worse moment to bring

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

was still buzzing with the scandal of James's

"The Burke family still has Bea in charge. Besides, as Mr.

right, that was thoughtless

mansion. Speaking of which, I just remembered I left the gas on

Sandy away. Sandy, still bewildered, was

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

you dragging me? What's the

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. "Why didn't you

said, "Boss... the

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