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.

is unwell and not seeing

"Cut the crap."

Rick and

surrounded by foreign

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 see you." Sophie had seen Gordon's pale face, clearly

just yesterday, Gordon

condition fluctuating

hour. Seeing her downcast expression, Colby stood behind her, massaging her shoulders. "Is it because of

Not wanting Colby to

worried about him. I just feel that doing this... it might make me owe him

longer any tie

James had traded Burke International for Bea's life, she never believed Bea's life was as valuable

she really took over Burke International,

a point. He

him a favor. I should learn

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