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"I'm not showing up!" Gabriel flatly refused.

"Mr. Carnes, it's just rude not to meet them after they've come all this way. It's just a quick hello, nothing more!"

Gabriel remained unfazed, "Exactly because it's made into such a big deal, I can't go!"

Seeing he couldn't persuade Gabriel, Old Mr. Jarvis became a bit anxious, "Am I not calling the shots with you anymore?"

Gabriel stood his ground, "Anything else, sure, but not this!"

"You," Old Mr. Jarvis suddenly grabbed the feather duster from the vase, threatening to swat him, "You might be Gab in Tripe, but at home, you're still my grandson. Defy me, and I'll still give you a whack!"

Just as Gabriel was about to retort, a soft giggle from behind stopped him. He turned around to see Sylvia standing at the doorway, barely holding back her laughter.

Seeing him turn, she quickly looked away, her tightly pursed lips still betraying her struggle not to laugh.

Gabriel's face darkened as his dignity took a hit.

"Sylvia, come in!" Old Mr. Jarvis called out with a chuckle.

Sylvia walked in, trying her best not to look at Gabriel and pretending nothing was amiss, "Grandpa, did you need me?"

"Yes, an elder wants to meet Gab, and you'll accompany him," Old Mr. Jarvis said affectionately.

taken aback, "Take her with

Jarvis smiled knowingly, "Yes,

the old man, somewhat exasperated, "Why didn't you say

have a good laugh?" Old Mr. Jarvis said,

Gabriel, "..

laugh, turning her head away, trying

adore such a charming old

noon. By the time we get to

tomorrow won't be too

turned to Sylvia, "Need to

a bag will do,"

and meet you in the yard

"Okay!"

they said their goodbyes to Mr.

Estelle and told her, "You have friends coming over this afternoon? You and Jonathan. handle the hosting. Sylvia

to visit the Lamont family's estate this afternoon, staying

Sylvia should

dight there."

on the

"No problem!" Estelle smiled.

nod, Gabriel

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