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,

to say goodbye to Grandpa first, but

taken aback, "Is it that

in Giles' hands. It

Estelle frowned, "Sean?"

face was resolute, "Don't worry. I'll get him out. If my people betray me, I'm the one

of the conversation, walked over, "Need a

"No need!" Gabriel responded.

"Leaving tonight?"

Gabriel nodded, "Yes."

just the last part, turned

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

a sinking feeling and

the riverside,

arrangements to Tripe fo

Won'

railing as Gabriel finalized the flight arrangements to Tripe for that

wind blowing over the river carried a biting chill, stirring up

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

some trouble and had to

Sylvia asked, "Leaving tonight?"

"Yes," Gabriel confirmed.

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, "Does this mean you'll be gone for

dim riverside light hid his rugged features in shadow, his

him, "Can you not leave me behind this time? Or take me

stiffened slightly at her

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