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!"

concern, suggesting Kipling's modest transactions couldn't possibly cause trouble, when he suddenly paused, eyes widening.

panic written all over his face. "Gavin, what do we do now?! They're accusing me of taking bribes, and the court's

normally imposing figure was

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

a hopeful look in his eyes. "Do it for my sister's sake. I'm

Madeline, his expression unreadable for the first

a subtle gesture, he directed the staff to move

for 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

years, was fixed on

"Alright."

on Gavin for 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

reputation's in ruins. I might end up in jail!" Kipling's voice 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 arrangements. You'll just be detained briefly, nothing to fear." He continued, "However, Rivenwood is no longer safe for you. You might need a new identity. Lay low

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

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