Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1383

Just then, Sophie felt a sudden, unbearable heat emanating from her pocket. With a sharp intake of breath, she quickly pulled out the three gems nestled inside. They glimmered faintly, casting a soft glow. Gordon noticed and furrowed his forehead in concern.

Not far off, Joseph made a beeline for Sophie, intent on snatching the gems from her grasp. The gems he held seemed to resonate with Sophie's, each one shimmering with the same subtle light.

"Hand them over! Now!" he barked.

Sophie instinctively tried to dodge, but James had already stepped in to shield her from Joseph.

Joseph grabbed James's arms, urging desperately, "Get those gems! Hurry!"

James stayed silent, his eyes meeting Joseph's with a frosty indifference, as if he didn't recognize the man who was his father. Joseph, sensing this coldness, swiftly drew a pistol and aimed it at Sophie from a distance.

gunshot that followed was earsplitting in the cavernous space.

was amiss, Harold moved to head downstairs,

trying to push past. But Kiran wasn't one to be easily shoved

not stopping you. If there's treasure down there, why don't we check it out

on your own. But my sister

Harold seemed to conclude that Kiran meant no harm. He nodded, "Alright, let's both

long, Kiran and Harold took the elevator down to the depths. As they stepped out, they were greeted by a dazzling display

a satisfied smile. The tales of the Devonport treasure were

and Joseph locked in a standoff. James quickly drew his own firearm, pointing it at Joseph. "Hurt her, and I'll end you," he warned

What's the point? How could the Burke family raise such