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."

He knew that once they reached the Capital Guard headquarters, Gerald's identity would likely

daughter 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

be a

the gentlemen's retreat had been established at Eleanor's suggestion. Fabian had invested money in it, and after Eleanor fell from grace, the retreats had become entirely his. Not many knew this, but if 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 if Carissa accused him of being involved in Eleanor's treason plot. If that happened,

letting his daughter run

Fabian couldn't openly blame the Quinton family, not now.

only hope, but Gerald had already been arrested. If the Quinton family found out, they might blame Fabian. Forget about getting their help he would be lucky if they

to inform the Quinton family about this matter. They had more connections than he did. If they could get Gerald out before he froze or starved to death in the

Instead of going straight to the main residence to consult with

brothers had all split off and had their own residences. Gerald lived in the main

brother as a secondary wife. While she didn't hold much power in the Quinton

Gerald

For the

the Quinton and the Marquis of Glandale's family, she had a duty to

brother's words, Betty

are we going to do now? Why didn't you tell me sooner? If you'd said something earlier, at least the family

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