658.Chapter 658
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"Of course, I mean it." Gabriel's tone was calm but carried an edge. "But if acting like your brother, ignoring my orders and doing things that displease me, don't expect anything from me."
"What did Benedict do?" Matthew asked, his face full of confusion. He glanced around before adding, "Didn't you and Benedict come back together? Why is it just you here now? Where did he go?"
"Your brother is my concern. Don't ask questions you shouldn't," Gabriel said coldly, his gaze sharp and unyielding.
Matthew immediately shut his mouth, knowing better than to push further.
At this point, he had no idea that his brother was already locked away in the water dungeon by their father.
He simply assumed Benedict had been sent off on another task and decided not to ask any more questions.
"Now, I have two other tasks for you to handle," Gabriel said, shifting the topic.
"Please tell me, Father," Matthew replied, his tone respectful but tinged with
unease.
"First, take some men and bring me a thief. He's your brother's servant, Manson Vorros."
Of course, Matthew knew who Manson was. He was Benedict's personal attendant,
trusted to handle most of his affairs.
"Why Manson?" Matthew couldn't help but ask, his curiosity getting the better of him.
"Enough! Do as I say," Gabriel snapped, his voice cutting through the air like a blade.
Swallowing his doubts, Matthew nodded and replied, "Understood, Father. I will take care of it immediately."
"No. Before
go after him, there's something else you need to handle first," Gabriel interjected, his tone
say, "Take the butler with you later
"W... what?"
he had misheard. "What brother are
this? A cousin from a side branch? Or maybe a maternal cousin?
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father should really explain this properly. Otherwise, it's way too
enough," Gabriel said, raising a
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avoiding the question.
he saw something
his
skipped
to form
uneasy feeling, Matthew and the
out of the so-called "brother's" mouth confirmed his
must be my half-brother, Matthew,
Matthew's expression darkened instantly.
an awkward glance, pulled out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat, and addressed Rafe who had just stepped out of the Padilla family
I almost thought he'd forgotten about his illegitimate son." Rafe descended
a sidelong glance at the understated carriage, its design so inconspicuous that it seemed they were so
joking. The Duke wouldn't forget you. He simply had urgent matters to attend to. As soon as they were resolved, he sent
butler's words sounded hollow even to
made him uneasy. It was Matthew standing beside him. The butler couldn't help but feel a pang
home
year, an illegitimate son. Previously, he tried to cover it up, bringing her back under the guise of adopting
everyone knew about
half a day, the news had spread all
The Duke
a
handled with dignity had turned into a complete scandal, tarnishing
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