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?"

Odie shot him a

to Odie, and Adler gave an awkward laugh. "I didn't mean it like that... but come on, Summerfield's a mess...

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

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 puppet master behind the scenes! How else could

told my dad, and

Everyone else: "..."

current mess in Devonport,

but we don't have any pull in Devonport. What good would

his

prayer, almost bowing to Sandy, Yes, really! Please, stop bringing up dad. Our family's reputation means nothing

pouted, "Then, what can we

Colby's running around like a headless chicken! Remember the old man pondering over the past? Now,

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

But...

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