Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1230

The news of the gentlemen's retreats' raid spread like wildfire through the entire capital.

Fabian was struck dumb with shock. He had been feeling unwell that evening and hadn't gone to any of the retreats, never imagining it would be seized.

The gentlemen's retreats had been in business for years, hosting many of the capital's elite. If Salvador had intended to shut it down, surely someone would have tipped him off.

But there had been no warning-it had simply been raided out of the blue!

When Fabian finally returned to his senses, he immediately called for one of his most trusted servants. He needed to know who had carried out the raid-and, more urgently, whether Gerald had been there tonight. He was well aware that Gerald frequented the retreat, and he had always kept that knowledge a secret.

Even the rest of the Quinton family was unaware, except for Gerald's trusted servant, Cody. To Gerald, the only person in the gentlemen's retreat who knew his identity was the steward.

The stableman who took care of the horses wasn't arrested and rushed straight to Glandale Estate to report the situation.

There was no need for further investigation. Two major pieces of news had already come to light. One, Carissa had brought the Capital Guard and the Garrison Unit and led the raid. Two, the white-faced old man had also been taken and was now being held at the Capital Guard headquarters.

The stableman hadn't known Gerald's true identity-only that he was the "white-faced old man". Fabian's eyes widened in alarm. "Doesn't that mean someone saw him?"

"They were all covered up when they were taken, sir. The old man's face was concealed with a tablecloth, so no one could see his face."

Gerald's identity would likely be discovered, especially by Carissa. After all, the Quinton

the school, mostly because of some things Kylie had said. There were old grievances

be a

carried out, it would all come to light. Opening the gentlemen's retreat wasn't a grave offense, but what terrified Fabian was if Carissa accused him of being involved in Eleanor's treason plot. If that happened,

but regret letting his

family-they should have kept better control over Jocelyn. But Fabian couldn't openly

arrested. If the Quinton family

than he did. If they could

carriage to be prepared and left the estate. Instead of going straight to the main residence to consult with Malcolm, he headed

all split off and had their own residences. Gerald lived in the main house, while

a secondary wife. While she didn't hold much power

and Gerald

For

Marquis of Glandale's family,

brother's words,

didn't you tell me sooner? If you'd said something earlier, at least the family could have helped you!

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think