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,

tonight. I'll stop by to say goodbye to Grandpa first, but I won't disturb everyone else while they're having

"Is it

It

Estelle frowned, "Sean?"

my people betray me, I'm

overheard part of the conversation, walked

"No need!" Gabriel responded.

"Leaving tonight?"

Gabriel nodded, "Yes."

part, turned in surprise

over and speak with her,

sinking feeling and got up to

reached the riverside,

arrangements to Tripe fo

Won'

as Gabriel finalized the flight arrangements to

the river carried

spoke, "I thought we were staying until after the 15th. What's

some trouble and had to cut

Sylvia asked, "Leaving tonight?"

"Yes," Gabriel confirmed.

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

dim riverside light hid his rugged features in shadow,

her arms around him, "Can you not leave me behind this time?

slightly at

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