Chapter 2367

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Maggie beamed a bright smile, "You got this!"

Sylvia's eyes crinkled with gratitude, "Thanks!"

In a quiet corner, Gabriel took the call, "What's going on?"

"Gab!" The voice on the line was serious, "We've hit a snag and had to let you know!"

Gabriel's voice remained steady, "Go ahead."

"Sean and one of Giles' men, Mario, got caught dealing arms on the side. Giles found out and nabbed both of them."

Gabriel frowned, "When did this happen?"

"Five days ago. We knew you were celebrating the New Year, so we held off telling you until now."

"What's the situation now?"

"Word is, Mario took a severe beating from Giles. Giles spared Sean because of you, but he's not releasing him or meeting with our people. He says he'll only talk to you in person." Gabriel's expression turned icy, "I'm heading back tonight."

"We'll be waiting for you!"

After hanging up, Gabriel found Estelle and said,

by to say goodbye to Grandpa first, but I won't disturb everyone else while they're

was taken aback, "Is

Giles' hands. It doesn't look good,"

Estelle frowned, "Sean?"

resolute, "Don't worry. I'll get him out. If my people betray me, I'm the one who deals with them, not anyone

the conversation, walked

"No need!" Gabriel responded.

"Leaving tonight?"

Gabriel nodded, "Yes."

just the last part, turned in surprise towards

back, intending to go over and speak with her, but his

felt a sinking feeling and got up to follow

reached the

arrangements to Tripe fo

Won'

Gabriel finalized the flight

wind blowing over the river carried a biting

thought we were

some trouble and had to

Sylvia asked, "Leaving tonight?"

"Yes," Gabriel confirmed.

stood in silence, as if the bustling night had suddenly fallen into stillness. The cold seeped in, chilling their warmth. After a moment, Sylvia, eyes downcast and voice hoarse, asked,

riverside light hid his rugged features in shadow, his expression unreadable,

"Can you not leave me behind this time? Or

slightly at

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