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?

Angelo suddenly exclaimed, "The Burke mansion? On fire? 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

Another awkward silence ensued.

said, "Brother, could you have picked a worse

already at each other's throats,

scandal of James's affair with

spoke up calmly, "The Burke family still has Bea in charge. Besides, as Mr. Pei mentioned, I'm the ex-wife. Handling the aftermath isn't my

that

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

Sandy away. Sandy, still

her, Angelo waved back at

are you dragging

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

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

"Boss... the timing didn't

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