Lennon took a moment, furrowing his brow as he asked, "So, what exactly was recorded in those ounts? Do any of you remember?"


    Sophie nodded, "The ledgers showed some pretty weird transactions for the Russell, Tredgold, and Costello families. There was a huge gap between the listed food items and the actual goods, which led to abined loss of 1.2 million dors for the three families. Meanwhile, the Aldridge family somehow brought in that exact amount. So, Colby and I felt like our families were basically propping up the Aldridge family." "Propping up the Aldridge family..." Lennon''s frown deepened. "Let me think this over..."


    Adler jumped in, "What''s there to think about? It''s obvious the Aldridge family''s leader back then was clueless, only focused on intelligence, and ended up knowing nothing, making our families cover for them!"


    Jenna, hearing this, smacked Adler on the head. "Did you even think before you said that? Look at Mr. Gordon; does the Aldridge family look like they can''t make money?"


    "Well... just because Mr. Gordon can make money doesn''t mean his father or his ancestors could!"


    "..." Jenna shot him a dark re.


    How could Adler say something like that with such confidence?


    Lennon, with his brows tightly knit, seemed lost in memories. "Alright, you all head back for now. I need some time to really think this through..."


    Adler and Jenna exchanged nces.


    Finally, Sophie broke the silence, and the group left the Costello family''s estate.


    "I think Lennon''s getting old. His memory isn''t what it used to be," Adler spected while driving. "He probably doesn''t remember his own father''s affairs clearly." Otherwise, how could he be so unclear about what happened back then?


    Listening to Adler, Jenna responded sarcastically "You think Lennon is like your dad? Have you ever seen a sixty-year-old man effortlessly lift a 20kg barbell? Forget about


    sixty-year-olds, can you do it Adler? If you can, I''ll respect you for the rest of my life!"


    "Me!" Adler started to argue but then deted, admitting, "Well, I might not, but Colby can! Lifting a 20kg barbell is a joke for him."N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    "Colby is Colby, and you''re you! Enough with the nonsense! Just drive!"


    Jenna effectively silenced Adler, who didn''t dare say another word.


    Meanwhile, Sophie fell into deep thought.


    "What are you thinking about?" Colby asked.


    "I''m thinking, the Aldridge family, being in charge of intelligence, would have information on every business in Devonport. Given their involvement in themercial changes in Devonport over the years even extending overseas, they would certainly keep a good record of their own history. Mr. Gordon, as the head of the family, might not know everything, but he should at least be somewhat aware," Sophie continued. "So why didn''t he say a word when the Devonport treasure was mentioned earlier?"


    Her words brought a heavy silence to the car.


    Jenna and Adler exchanged looks, clearly sensing that something was off.


    Logically, if even Mr. Gordon didn''t know


    was, then what was the point of the four great families'' existence?


    to the Devonport treasure


    And why would someone be so determined to get their hands on this Devonport treasure? How could everyone go to such lengths for something whose nature was still aplete mystery?