James' voice carried a hint of mockery, "There are more than a dozen women in Devonport who dream of becoming my wife. The Devins family doesn't even come close to qualifying. What makes you think you can be of any help to me?"

"I..." Calla had never anticipated being ridiculed by James, and her face flushed with shame and anger.

Indeed, the Devins family was modest. And every distinguished lady in Devonport longed to enter the Burke family and become Mrs. Burke. Why would she be any different?

Observing Calla's embarrassed and angry expression, James coldly ordered, "Get out. I won't repeat myself."

With her lips quivering, Calla eventually ran out of the study.

"Mr. Burke, Ms. Calla is just a naive young girl. There's no need to be so harsh."

"Are you teaching me how to handle my affairs?"

"Not at all."

It was just that Mr. Burke used to be more tolerant towards girls of Calla's age in the past. Even if it was just for appearances, he wouldn't speak to a woman in such a harsh tone.

Moreover, the relationship between the Devins family and the Burke family was actually quite good.

James said coolly, "From today onwards, I don't want to see anyone who isn't part of the Burke family in this house. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I'll take care of it right away." Colt left the room.

Downstairs, Marian was packing Calla's bags. Calla had just moved in yesterday to take care of Bea's health, and today she was being sent away. Calla's face looked terrible as she immediately said to Bea, "Grandma Bea, your health hasn't improved yet. I can't leave."

"If you can't even hold onto a man's heart, what can I do?"

Bea felt exhausted. Lately, James had been increasingly disobedient. She could no longer control him and could only let him drive Calla away.

"Grandma Bea!"

Calla couldn't believe she was being abandoned again. She had been diligently taking care of Bea these past few days, but Bea still chose to abandon her.

Bea said in an ostensibly affectionate tone, "My dear, when Sophie and James divorce, that's when I'll rightfully bring you back."

Hearing this, Calla's heart sank.

Waiting for Sophie and James to divorce? Given the current situation, would James agree to a divorce? Even if they did divorce, how could she ever take the place of Mrs. Burke?

"Marian, have the driver take Ms. Calla back, and please thank Mrs. Devins for sending her daughter to take care of me."

"Yes, Madam."

After the driver had taken Calla away, Marian commented, "Ms. Calla was really unreasonable, crying and refusing to leave. She's still fantasizing about becoming Mrs. Burke. If you ask me, Ms. Sophie..." Bea gave Marian a cold glance, and Marian immediately fell silent. "Have you found out what I asked you to investigate?"

Marian replied hesitantly, "We still haven't found Ms. Nichole. I have no idea where Mr. Burke has hidden her."

"Nichole is carrying the Burke family's child. We absolutely cannot let her be out there alone. No matter what, we must bring her back."

Marian replied somewhat unwillingly, "Yes, Madam."

Meanwhile, in prison, Nichole was locked up in the women's cell, and her cellmate was gossiping, "Did you hear? The famous CEO of Burke International just got locked up."

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