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?

God, that's huge! Wasn't Mr. Burke Mrs. Costello's ex-husband? We

Another awkward silence ensued.

said, "Brother, could you have picked a worse moment to bring that

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

with the scandal of James's affair

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

that was

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

started pulling Sandy

pulling her, Angelo waved back at Sophie and

are you dragging me? What's

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

gave him a swift kick.

looking aggrieved, said, "Boss... the

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