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!"

Gavin was about to dismiss the concern, suggesting Kipling's modest transactions couldn't possibly cause trouble,

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!

was on

herself in a coat and stepped out, bypassing greetings to rush to Gavin's side. "Gavin, you have to help Kipling. He's my only brother. If it weren't for him, I

please, I beg of you," Kipling pleaded, dropping to his knees with a hopeful look in his eyes. "Do it for my sister's sake.

his expression unreadable for the

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the maids to escort Madeline back to her room. "Ma'am, it's chilly. You should go back inside." Madeline resisted, trying to approach Gavin again, only to be halted by his

she realized Gavin wanted her out of this. Her gaze, once youthful despite her years, was fixed on Gavin, who seemed oblivious to her stare. Only when annoyed did he finally instruct, "Go back. I'll join you once I've sorted

"Alright."

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 to Kipling. "Your position at the education department is untenable now. The only option is to wait for the scandal to die

broke, hinting at the chaos that would ensue should he spill Gavin's secrets. Gavin remained unfazed. "Don't worry. As my brother-in-law, I won't let you go to prison. I've made

tail end of Gavin's falsely reassuring promises. Exchanging glances with Victoria, they both understood the gravity of Gavin's words, aware of the uncertain

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