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."

paled, her words tumbling out in a rush. "What do you mean? I—I don't

get one 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

that you went to see Sylvia. If I've caused you any trouble,

"Just remember what

bit her lip and looked down,

glanced at the tray of sweets. "I

another word, Evelyn picked up the tray and

back to the contracts, endorsing them with the meticulous strokes he had learned from Mr. Jarvis. The afternoon flew by in the quiet of his work. As the year's

his desk rang, and Gabriel picked up to see an

"Hello?"

it's Shirley! You remember

Gabriel replied, "Of

they hadn't seen each other in years since

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

a closely guarded secret. "Really?

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