Her special qualities were a mystery to most, but he knew them inside out.

"Sir, should we show some gratitude to Mr. Burke?"

"It's probably best to steer clear of him right now."

Gordon said, "If they're hoping to cash in on our efforts, let's give them what they want and find the treasure's hiding spot for them."

"Won't that just throw Devonport into a bigger mess?"

"Devonport's already in chaos."

Gordon frowned, "I intend to stir the pot a bit more in this uproar."

As night settled in, Sophie and the crew returned to Burke Estate.

Rick greeted them warmly, "Ms. Sophie, Colby."

"Rick, what've you been up to?"

Jenna approached, noticing Rick juggling a bunch of old, dusty scrolls.

that musty smell, so I thought I'd lay them out in the

want to see everything, even if it's covered in

things

them out. Feel free

"Awesome, let's see!"

the scrolls like they were hidden

got loads of treasures, and now I've finally seen it

his

they showed the town

then,

area, was a patchwork of wastelands and rice

"Wow, this is ancient."

Devonport really this

on about?” Adler gave Angelo a playful smack, "Devonport's economic boom is recent. I can't believe it

town before development. There were

fishing villages by the

then, the Aldridge family had

raised an eyebrow, "You're saying

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