Chapter 1401

"Sophie, you know..." Jenna started, but Harold cut in before she could finish, "My brother's gone."

Sophie was momentarily taken aback by Harold's words. "He's been in charge of Aldridge Global long enough," Harold said with a hint of detachment. "This time, he decided to leave." Jenna and Adler remained quiet.

After a pause, Sophie asked, "Did he... mention where he's headed?"

"No," Harold replied. "Maybe he'll go abroad, or perhaps to some quaint little town away from the city. He might just want to live that quiet country life he always talked about..."

"So, he's not coming back to Devonport, is he?"

"That's right."

With Harold's confirmation, Sophie felt a pang of realization. It was all over. Gordon didn't want to stay in this city anymore. But why did he leave without a word? Not even a proper goodbye.

vividly remembered everything from her dream. It was so perfect, those memories felt almost real. She longed to see Gordon, ask him about their past, and find out what

crest she held, her eyes clouding with

to sound nonchalant, "It's not like we'll never see him again. He just needs some time alone. Who

He was right. The world is vast, but

Colby stood up and said to

this conversation was inevitable, so he followed Colby out

just the two of

Harold said, breaking the silence.

set of keys. "But... Lennon did leave. Before he went, he asked me to give this to you. He said he wasn't one for sappy

accepted the keys quietly and

tinging his voice. "Lennon approached my brother. He told him

the his own funeral.

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