Revenge is best served cold

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."

over. Gordon didn't want to stay in this city anymore. But why did he leave without a word? Not even a proper

It

the Aldridge Global family crest she

comforting words he was about to offer. Instead, he tried to sound nonchalant, "It's not like we'll never see him again. He just needs some time alone.

Harold's words. He was right. The world is vast, but if you

then, Colby stood up and said to Harold,

silently. He knew this conversation was inevitable, so he followed Colby out into the

corridor was silent, just the two of

said,

keys. "But... Lennon did leave. Before he went, he asked me to give this to you. He said he wasn't one for sappy words, but he wanted you to have his most treasured

keys quietly and asked, "How did he