Compared to the grueling days of military drills and sleepless nights on the field, he felt his current discipline was nothing short of restrained.

With an afternoon free of obligations, Gabriel perused a few pages of a company contract. His time with his grandfather was limited, and he took every chance to ease the old man's worries.

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"Come in," Gabriel called out, his voice even.

"Gab!" Evelyn exclaimed as she breezed into the room, a tray of homemade pastries in hand. "I picked up some baking tips from the chef. I've made a whole bunch, dropped some off for Grandpa and Mr. Jarvis, and brought these for you."

Gabriel's expression was cool. "Evelyn."

She stiffened at the sound of her full name, a chill running down her spine. "What is it?"

He set aside the contract, fixing her with an impassive gaze. "Just be a good granddaughter to Mr. Quintin. You won't be shortchanged here, but don't try to play smart."

a rush. "What do you mean?

thing straight," Gabriel said. "You and Estelle met back at The Citadel, and you've looked out for each other - that's a bond worth honoring. Whether during your time at The Citadel or now in J City, Estelle has been there for you.

went to

your explanations," Gabriel cut her off. "Just remember what

her lip and looked down,

sweets. "I

picked up the tray

endorsing them with the meticulous strokes he had learned from Mr. Jarvis. The afternoon flew by in the quiet of his work. As the

his desk rang, and Gabriel picked up to see an unfamiliar

"Hello?"

Shirley! You

Gabriel replied, "Of

though they hadn't seen each other in

Dannis thought he saw you at the 9th Mansion yesterday. He wasn't sure, so he called me. I went through a

remained the same, a closely guarded secret. "Really? I didn't see

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