"Would you ever hurt Sophie?"

"Never."

Hearing this, Colby's tone softened. "Alright, just remember you said that."

He left Gordon's study and headed downstairs, where Sophie and Jenna were chatting with Adler. Seeing Colby descend, Adler called out, "What took you so long? Odie's already gone!"

"Uh-huh," Colby replied, clearly indifferent about Odie's departure.

Sophie asked, "Did the talk not go well?"

"Seriously? Even you couldn't get Mr. Gordon to talk? That guy's got a vault for a mouth!" Jenna exclaimed, nudging Adler.

"Cut the useless chatter! We've been chasing this Devonport treasure forever, and we still don't know what it is!" Jenna scolded.

"At least we know Mr. Gordon's in on it. Right?" Sophie looked at Colby, searching for answers in his eyes.

to talk, not even the

make the Grim Reaper take a detour!" Adler marveled. "Is there anyone more tight-lipped than Gordon? No wonder he's in intelligence. A couple hundred years ago, he'd be the top spy master around!"

the truth! Don't

"His mouth is tight,

"Hey! You!"

retort, Colby turned to Sophie. "I have to handle something with Odie. I might be back

and Odie's previous private conversation, which

when I get

ahead. I'll wait

it were me, I'd dig until I found out what's so important that he

things quiet until we've accomplished them. Only then do we brag to the women we love! Those who yap

you a loser! Just keep it down,"

and I are

Adler bicker, Sophie couldn't help but

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