Chapter 1244

Chapter 1244

Carissa knew all too well the gravity of the situation.

Salvador had already berated her for not informing him of this matter in advance. If Gerald were to die here at the headquarters, her comrades in the Capital Guard would surely face the

consequences.

But how could she have warned Gerald in advance? Was she supposed to have sent someone to the Quinton family’s residence and have them tell him that the Capital Guard was about to raid the gentlemen’s retreats?

It would be a miracle if the Quinton family didn’t tear her apart for it. Who would believe that the old man would ever venture near a gentlemen’s retreat? And if Gerald denied it, she would be the one caught in a trap, painted as a troublemaker.

Carissa furrowed her brow. “If he chose to go to the gentlemen’s retreat, he should’ve known this day would come. If he couldn’t face it, he shouldn’t have gone in the first place.”

She went to speak with Malcolm, but even after the latter spent an hour trying to persuade his father, there was no progress. The old man remained silent, his eyes closed, offering no

response.

Malcolm tried to feed him medicine and water, but Gerald’s lips remained tightly shut. The liquid trickled down his chin, and not a single drop made it down his throat. It was worse than

when he was unconscious.

that Gerald might

in him.

Capital Guard headquarters? Why involve so many

reaction.

asked Malcolm and everyone else to leave, then grabbed the last remaining chair from the

Gerald, you blame me for this situation, don’t you?” Carissa

eyes. In fact, there wasn’t

anyone.

to turn around and blame others and

can complain that the world is unfair to them. No matter what they try to do, there are always people like you

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Chapter 1244

They push forward, enduring the

beliefs. You never put in any effort for the life you wanted. You were too afraid of losing

caught, you can’t even summon the courage to face

say, thank goodness not all men are as cowardly as you. Otherwise, who would defend our

lucky that Sebastian is willing to help you. Whether you want to go or not, I’ll release everyone tomorrow. If you don’t leave, I’ll have someone drag you

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