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?"

him a small smile.

Timothy blocked her once more, suggesting, "Ms. Sophie! Maybe a cup of

set her bag

clearly struggling with

arms and said, "If you

"Wait!"

stopped her again, this time pulling out his phone

frowned as she took the phone from him. The screen

in Affair Scandal,

with the news. Sophie had gained a fair bit of attention online, thanks to her stunning appearance on a variety show Plus, Colby had thrown Ker a

the Mintons'

playing piano together and dancing. Then, there were pictures of Gordon, the head of Aldridge Global, picking her up at the airport,

the past couple of years. Had someone been keeping tabs on them all along? "Ms. Sophie, right now... it might be best to stay in,"

think I should just hide

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