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."

face paled, her words tumbling out in a rush. "What do

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

"Did someone say something to you? Last night, when I was with Grandpa and Mr. Jarvis, I accidentally let slip that you went to see Sylvia. If I've caused you any trouble, I'm sorry. It wasn't intentional. And about what Grandpa said regarding you and me, I

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closed behind her, Gabriel turned his attention back to the contracts, endorsing them with the meticulous strokes he had learned from

and Gabriel picked up to see an unfamiliar

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Shirley! You remember me,

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