The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 799

The roar infused with a primal force hit Kipling like a physical blow, making his scalp tingle and half of his body tremble uncontrollably.

Had he not been clutching the door frame for dear life, he might have ended up on his knees.

His mind buzzed, disoriented, as he nodded and backed out of the room.

No sooner had he stepped out than the door slammed shut with a loud bang, narrowly missing his head!

He didn't know how long he waited, pacing the living room in circles, before Gavin finally emerged, looking sharp and composed. His cold gaze landed on Kipling, dark and displeased.

Without even a proper look at Kipling, Gavin took his seat at the head of the table, exasperated. "What's the crisis now?"

Kipling, hands shaking, rushed forward. "It's a disaster! Someone dug up my bank statements!"

What of it..." Gavin was about to dismiss the concern, suggesting Kipling's modest transactions couldn't possibly cause trouble, when he suddenly paused, eyes widening.

trembled, panic written all over his face. "Gavin, what do we do now?! They're accusing me of taking bribes, and the court's started looking for the source of the rumors! I'm out of options! The department head's

figure was on the verge of

to rush to Gavin's side. "Gavin, you have to help Kipling.

please, I beg of you," Kipling pleaded, dropping to his knees with a hopeful

Madeline, his expression unreadable for the first

directed the

escort Madeline back to her room. "Ma'am, it's chilly. You should go back inside." Madeline resisted, trying to

youthful despite her years, was fixed on Gavin, who seemed oblivious

"Alright."

her and her daughter's well-being, Madeline couldn't risk confronting him for Kipling's sake. With a heavy heart and a silent retreat, she left, Kipling's pleas fading behind her. Once Madeline was out of sight, Gavin turned

"Don't worry. As my brother-in-law, I won't let you go to prison. I've made arrangements. You'll just be detained briefly, nothing to fear." He continued, "However, Rivenwood

the butler informed him of Kipling's visit. Entering the living room, he caught the tail end of Gavin's falsely reassuring promises. Exchanging glances with Victoria, they both

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