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!"

of it..." Gavin was about to dismiss the concern, suggesting Kipling's modest transactions couldn't

Kipling's voice 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!

normally imposing figure was

you have to help Kipling. He's my only brother. If it weren't for him, I hate to think how our parents

knees with a hopeful look

glanced at Madeline, his expression unreadable for the first

he directed the

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

fixed on Gavin, who seemed oblivious to her stare. Only when annoyed did he

"Alright."

a heavy heart and a silent retreat, she left, Kipling's pleas fading behind her. Once Madeline was out of sight,

"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 is no longer safe for you.

Gavin's falsely reassuring promises. Exchanging glances with Victoria, they

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