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"Clang="

The sound of something shattering echoed through Odie's room again. Sophie halted mid-step.

When she opened the door, she found Odie sprawled on the bed. His complexion was noticeably better than the day before, and his demeanor had returned to normal. Dressed in a black button-down pajama shirt, a dart was now lodged in the television, shattering the previously intact screen.

"Mr. Odie, someone's in a bad mood," Sophie remarked.

Odie shot Sophie a sidelong glance before looking away, his voice icy. "Was it Colby's idea to make it seem like I was at death's door?"

"Yeah."

"Have you caught the mastermind yet?"

"Not yet."

grew even colder. "Colby really did

it to protect

regain control of the Mintons. They think you're no longer under their thumb. If

don't need his

Odie's expression darkened further.

so she softened her tone and stepped closer. "Colby might have overstepped,

are birds of a feather. Can you even

I gave him a

told him that Odie, as the CEO

Mintons, is not

but also smart and resourceful. After surviving a near-death experience, you'd surely come up with a plan

and

new CEO, and on his first day, he made a move against Colby

hand. "Is this the Mintons' family crest? Could it be a fake?" Odie simply

"Are you sure?"

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