In Gordon's bedroom at Burke Estate, Rick swung the door open and stepped in. "Sir, Ms. Sophie and the team have managed to find all the ledgers," he announced.

"I know," Gordon replied, his voice as calm as ever.

Rick hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Sir, that person is bound to make move now. In the days ahead..."

"Life goes on, Rick. No point in worrying about things we can't control. You can go now."

"...Alright."

After Rick left, a gentle breeze stirred the curtains by the window. Gordon leaned against the sill, gazing into the inky night sky, and murmured, "This time, I've got my brother by my side."

The next morning, Sophie was all set to head out for work, only to find Timothy blocking her path downstairs. "Ms. Sophie! Have you had breakfast yet?" he asked.

Sophie gave him a quick look and said, "Thanks, but I'm not hungry."

As she tried to move past, Timothy stepped in front of her again. "Ms. Sophie! How about a sandwich?"

a small smile. "Thanks, but I'm

more, suggesting, "Ms. Sophie! Maybe

set her bag down and asked, "Alright,

hesitated, clearly struggling

"If

"Wait!"

her again, this time pulling out his phone with visible

took the phone from

Sophie Caught in Affair Scandal,

to her stunning appearance on a variety show Plus, Colby had thrown Ker a lavish

from the Mintons'

over the news, featuring Sophie in seemingly intimate moments with Odie-like playing piano together and dancing. Then, there were pictures of Gordon, the head of Aldridge Global, picking her up

from the past couple of years. Had someone been keeping tabs on them all along? "Ms. Sophie, right now... it

I should just hide away

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