Chapter 1269

"Sophie! Sophie!"

Adler's voice yanked her out of her daydream.

Seeing everyone staring at her, Sophie snapped back to reality and asked, "What?"

In the cozy living room of the Burke Estate, everyone was gathered around.

Jenna said, "We were just talking about the situation in Devonport. What's up with you zoning out again?"

"Yeah, you've been off in your own world all day!" someone chimed in.

Adler, realizing he had lost his train of thought, asked, "Oh right, where was I?"

Jenna, rolling her eyes, replied, "You were talking about how James and Harold have teamed up, and how the Burke family and the Mintons have signed a five-year deal." "Right! Five years! Can you imagine the chaos if the Mintons bring their shady Summerfield practices to Devonport?"

Adler could finish, Odie shot him a frosty

to Odie, and Adler gave an awkward laugh. "I didn't mean it like that... but

and said coolly, "I'm not from Summerfield, say

chastised, softened his tone, "Anyway... the situation is what it is. You've seen how close James and Harold, the traitor, have gotten! I bet they're in cahoots with that

And they even kidnapped me!" Sandy grumbled. "I told

Everyone else: "..."

"Given the current mess in Devonport,

don't have any pull in Devonport. What good would our dad do here?" Sandy looked confused,

clasped his hands

really! Please, stop bringing up dad. Our family's reputation

what

family's under new management, and Colby's running around like a headless chicken! Remember the old man pondering over the past? Now, with thedast elder of the four major families gone, it's just us trying

said, "If the mastermind is after Devonport's treasure, then we

But...

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