The doctor sighed with relief, "This guy's incredibly lucky; while most folks have their hearts on the left, his is on the right. So, he's not in any real danger. With some good rest and recovery, he'll be back to normal."

Sophie exhaled, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders.

Just then, Odie and Jonah were wheeled out of the operating room, both out cold.

Even though Sophie was dying to know what had gone down, it was pointless right now.

Meanwhile, Adler was in his car outside the hospital when his phone rang. His face darkened almost instantly.

"Colby! Sophie! We've got a problem!"

"Sir, please keep your voice down in the hospital!"

A nurse tried to stop Adler, but he quickly apologized, "Sorry, sorry, it's an emergency!"

He rushed over to Sophie and Colby, blurting out, "Burke International is in trouble!"

Sophie frowned, "What happened? Slow down and tell me."

"Alright, alright!" Adler took a deep breath, "You know James, right? That jerk! He showed up at Burke International today!"

"What?"

of shares that were given to you! How the heck did he get his hands

was fuming, hands on his

supposed to take them to Burke International to take over. How

and I were right;

something fishy about

us! He's been the top dog in Devonport for years, and he's got some serious tricks syp his sleeve. If he can pull

as she

in, "Don't overthink it. You stay here; I'll go see

you stay here; I'll head to Burke

Colby hesitated, then nodded.

have a

Bea.

I haven't handed.bet

better if I go, just in

I

s get heated."

"I'm going with you."

"Odie needs someone watching over him here, and if it's not you, I won't be at ease." Colby pressed his lips

If we wait any longer, James will take over for

Sophie told Adler, "Get the car ready; we're heading to Burke International

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