In the end, Colby finally broke the silence. "Mr. Pei, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"Well, to be honest... I'm not Kiran."

Angelo's confession didn't seem to surprise Colby or Sophie one bit.

Angelo cursed inwardly. These two had already figured it out! And James seemed to know way too much.

Clearing his throat, Angelo said, "Uh... could you both react a little? This is getting pretty awkward for me."

"Oh," Sophie replied, "So, Mr. Pei, why bring this up all of a sudden?"

"Well, I actually snuck out behind my brother and dad's back. Kiran and I are identical, and most people can't tell us apart. I've been using his identity to show off, which is embarrassing, but true. I figured you were suspicious, and I see you both as friends. I didn't want to deceive you. Please don't expose me, or I'm done for!"

Angelo looked genuinely earnest.

Sophie then asked, "So, Mr. Pei, what was your real reason for coming to Devonport?"

for Emerging News. I don't have many hobbies, but I love championing

I get caught and sent back overseas, I might never be able to leave

have you been asking about my preferences lately? And keeping track of my dietary habits? Did someone put you

"I..."

Under Colby and Sophie's

Sophie at Emerging News, my heart

mid-sentence as he caught

lying, Colby might actually kill

in love. I've moved on, but I still kept track of Ms. Sophie's habits... Ms. Sophie, I swear I have no inappropriate thoughts now!

words seemed directed more

on her own spit, diverted

"Yes!"

never heard of Caelum having

didn't want to publicly

true and you mean no harm,

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