With Colby around, Odie always felt protected.

Colby, with a mix of helplessness and affection, said, "Alright, you're the smartest."

Sophie nestled into Colby's arms, whispering, "When can we stop living like this?"

All the constant calculations and stress-it was exhausting. Only with Colby could she find a moment's peace.

"I've been thinking, if we were just kids from a regular wealthy family, with our parents alive, friends around, and none of these schemes or life-and-death struggles, wouldn't that be nice?"

Colby paused before replying, "Trust me, those peaceful days aren't far off."

"Even though you say that, you know as well as I do that as long as that person stays hidden, we'll never reach him. He'll keep coming after us, no matter what," Sophie said softly. "No one will be safe-not you, me, Cindy, Mr. Gordon, Odie... none of us." They knew well that the mastermind behind the scenes controlled everything. He had killed her parents and Colby's parents, all for the treasure tied to the Devonport legacy.

money is enough? How tempting must that treasure be to justify

murders go unpunished. Even if we wanted to let it go, he'd

to stay alive. Since he hides in the shadows, we need to drag him into the light. Sophie smiled and said, "I'm

me, promise me you'll avenge

her cheek. "Don't talk

just know that if I die, you won't want to live either. So, make avenging me your reason to go on. Then, come join me!" Colby couldn't help but laugh at her earnestness. "Alright, I'll avenge you, then I'll

"Silly!"

leaned back into

words weren't just a whim; they came from a deep feeling. She had a premonition that the person behind everything was starting to

she had interfered

plans.

reason, she was determined to expose him and avenge her

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