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

Hailey had been causing trouble with Jocelyn at Gracewood Women's Academy. Eventually, everyone withdrew from the school, mostly because of some things Kylie had said. There were old grievances here, and if Carissa knew Gerald's

would be a real

an investigation were to be carried out, it would all come to light. Opening the gentlemen's retreat wasn't a grave offense, but what terrified Fabian was

letting his

better control over Jocelyn. But Fabian couldn't openly blame the Quinton family, not now. He needed to be

Quinton family's help. They were his only hope, but Gerald had already been arrested. If the Quinton family found out, they might blame Fabian. Forget about getting their

to inform the Quinton family about this matter. They had more connections than he did. If they could get

a carriage to be prepared and left the estate. Instead of going straight to the

the main house, while his second, third, and fourth brothers lived in nearby properties that

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

and Gerald was

brother-in-law. For the

the Marquis of Glandale's

hearing her brother's words, Betty Schmitt

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

arissa's

think she'll-tet him