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.

old maps of the town, from decades ago. The boss said they needed some airing out to lose that musty smell, so I thought I'd lay them out in the sun

to see everything, even if it's

things can be worth a

I'll spread them out. Feel free to

"Awesome, let's see!"

scrolls like they

treasures, and now I've finally seen it

rubbed his

scrolls, they showed the town from decades

was already developing back then, but nothing like it is

the central area, was a patchwork

"Wow, this is ancient."

"Was Devonport really this underdeveloped back

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

before development. There were mountains behind and the

of small fishing villages by

map, "Back then, the Aldridge family had a massive project to move

an eyebrow, "You're saying these

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