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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