Lennon took a moment, furrowing his brow as he asked, "So, what exactly was recorded in those accounts? Do any of you remember?"

Sophie nodded, "The ledgers showed some pretty weird transactions for the Russell, Tredgold, and Costello families. There was a huge gap between the listed food items and the actual goods, which led to a combined loss of 1.2 million dollars for the three families. Meanwhile, the Aldridge family somehow brought in that exact amount. So, Colby and I felt like our families were basically propping up the Aldridge family." "Propping up the Aldridge family..." Lennon's frown deepened. "Let me think this over..."

Adler jumped in, "What's there to think about? It's obvious the Aldridge family's leader back then was clueless, only focused on intelligence, and ended up knowing nothing, making our families cover for them!"

Jenna, hearing this, smacked Adler on the head. "Did you even think before you said that? Look at Mr. Gordon; does the Aldridge family look like they can't make money?"

"Well... just because Mr. Gordon can make money doesn't mean his father or his ancestors could!"

"..." Jenna shot him a dark glare.

How could Adler say something like that with such confidence?

Lennon, with his brows tightly knit, seemed lost in memories. "Alright, you all head back for now. I need some time to really think this through..."

Jenna

the group left the

it used to be," Adler speculated while driving. "He probably

Jenna responded sarcastically "You think Lennon is like your dad? Have you ever seen a sixty-year-old man effortlessly lift a

can you do it Adler? If you can, I'll respect you for the

then deflated, admitting, "Well, I might not, but Colby can! Lifting a 20kg barbell is

you're you! Enough with the nonsense! Just

who didn't

Sophie fell into

you thinking

thinking, the Aldridge family, being in charge of intelligence, would have information on every business in Devonport. Given their involvement in the commercial changes in Devonport over the years even extending overseas, they would certainly keep a good record of their own history. Mr. Gordon, as the head of the family, might not know everything, but he should at least be somewhat aware," Sophie continued. "So why didn't he say a word when the Devonport treasure was mentioned

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clearly sensing

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