In the heart of Devonport, nestled within the sprawling Costello estate...

Bang!

Colby stormed through the study doors, startling Lennon into an irate glare. "Boy! Are you trying to give your old man's old man a heart attack?!"

Sophie elbowed Colby, who had startled her as well. Just then, Jenna darted over to Lennon, trying to sweet-talk him. "Grandpa! It's been ages since I last visited!"

"Don't give me that; you never come by unless you want something!"

Lennon eyed the four young intruders. "What brings you rascals here this time?"

Colby laid three gemstones on the table in front of him.

"Trying to bribe me? Or do you need an appraisal?"

At first, Lennon barely glanced at the stones. But when he noticed Colby's serious expression, he adjusted his reading glasses for a closer look. The moment he did, his face paled. He picked up one of the rings, examining it closely. "Where did you get this?"

"It's a long story. One was bought at an auction by Colby, another was swindled from old Mrs. Burke, and the last was a wedding gift from the Aldridge family," Jenna explained.

"From the Burke family? How on earth did

but it must've been

back in the day, belonged to the Russell, Costello, Tredgold, and Aldridge families. They symbolized the alliances between our families. These were

our four families? Then how did the Burke

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the Costello's. It could even be

is definitely not from the Costello family! Wouldn't Colby recognize a ring his own mother wore? Besides, your parents are still around. Just ask

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