Sophie shook her head and said, "I'm not sure, but keeping them close is always a safe bet. We're not restricting their freedom, just keeping things under reasonable control." At that moment, Adler came downstairs, saying, "Why are we just chatting in the living room? Let's watch some TV."

With that, Adler turned on the television.

The TV blared with the latest news report.

"Burke International's CEO is suspected of murdering his wife and is currently missing. The police are investigating, and the case is developing."

Hearing the news, Jenna and Adler instinctively looked at Sophie.

Adler quickly raised his hands, looking panicked. "I swear, it was random! I just turned on the TV and it happened to be this news!"

"Alright, chill," Jenna lightly scolded Adler. "Murder or not, this screams fake news. Someone like James getting his hands dirty? Please."

Sophie frowned and immediately headed upstairs.

She saw the study door closed, with Rick standing guard. "I need to see Mr. Gordon," she said.

Gordon is unwell and

"Cut the crap."

pushed past Rick and

by foreign doctors checking on him.

Sophie out, saying, "Ms. Sophie, Mr. Gordon is undergoing a routine check-up. He's truly feeling unwell. Please, leave for now. Once he wakes up, he'll

just yesterday, Gordon

his condition fluctuating so

behind her,

Not wanting Colby to

explained "I'm not worried about him. I just feel that doing this... it

There was no longer any tie between

she never

International, she would be entangled with

point. He wants to

make my wife owe him a favor. I should learn

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