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    That response only stoked Bea''s frustration. She was James'' grandmother, yet she couldn''t even walk out the door freely.


    "Everyone, step aside."


    Colt strode through the grand gates of the Burke Estate, and the guards immediately parted for him.


    "Colt, finally! Where''s James?"


    Since yesterday, James had gone silent, not replying to her messages. How could he ignore the grandmother who raised him, all for a woman?


    "Ma''am, I was just about to tell you. Mr. Burke hasn''t been to the office since yesterday. I checked his flight details-he flew overseasst night without a word to me!"


    "What?"


    Bea was stunned. "Why on earth would he go overseas without saying a thing?"


    When Colt hesitated, Bea quickly put two and two together. "Is it because of Sophie?"


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    "Unbelievable!" Bea''s face flushed with rage. "Gallivanting after a woman and neglecting the family business-how did I end up with such a grandson?"


    "He won''t listen to me. That''s why I''m asking you to go overseas and convince him toe back. Right now, Colby and the Pord family are at each other''s throats, and I''m afraid Mr. Burke might do something reckless for Sophie!"


    Colt''s words chilled Bea to the bone. She had been trying to find a way to get rid of Sophie, but James seemed one step ahead, ensuring she was always under watch.


    Now, the opportunity was right in front of her. Determined, Bea said, "Book me the earliest flight overseas."


    "Yes, Ma''am." Colt quickly left the room.


    Marian, who had been watching from a corner, looked visibly unsettled.


    Bea turned and saw Marian lurking. "Get my luggage ready. I''m leaving for overseas immediately."


    Marian hesitated. "Bea, you haven''t left Devonport in decades. It''s risky. Let me go with you..."


    "No need. I have old friends overseas. I''ll be fine."


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    Marian''s face paled. "But Ms. Sophie is a good person. Didn''t you like her a lot at first?"


    "What good is a person if they don''t listen?"


    Bea said impatiently, "Just do what I told you and don''t dy my flight."


    "... Yes, Ma''am."