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 come on, Summerfield's

on the sofa and said coolly, "I'm not from

the traitor, have gotten! I bet they're in cahoots with that puppet master behind the scenes! How else could they start opposing us right from

even kidnapped me!" Sandy grumbled. "I told my dad, and he's going

Everyone else: "..."

mess in Devonport, even our dad coming here wouldn't

in Devonport. What

clasped his hands

prayer, almost bowing to Sandy, Yes, really! Please, stop bringing

what can

do? Gordon's ill, Lennon's gone, the Costello 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 to uncover the gemstone's secret. Probably won't

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

But...

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