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Gabriel saw Desmond's hesitant look and knew it was something serious. His sharp eyes scanned Desmond.

They had always been open with each other, whether it was good or bad. For Desmond

to be so troubled, could it be about that woman, Clara?

Thinking of this, Gabriel's face darkened.

As he expected, Desmond seemed to have made up his mind and then said with determination, "Dad, can you help with Clara's matter?"

Gabriel snorted coldly and reprimanded, "Help? How? Don't you know what trouble Clara is in now? Have you forgotten what I told you before?"

Desmond shrank back at Gabriel's scolding.

He knew his father would definitely not agree.

Just as he was about to speak, Gabriel seemed to think of something. His eyes narrowed, emitting a dangerous aura, "Did you go see her today?"

Desmond didn't hide it.

"Yes." He met his father's gaze, "Clara is my fiancée. She's in trouble now, of course, I have to help her."

Gabriel slammed the table and angrily rebuked, "You fool, when will you grow up? Is this the time to show off? If you have the ability, then go help her. Without using the Boleyn family's connections, if you can help her, I won't oppose it!"

Desmond sighed inwardly.

Every time Clara was mentioned, his father would get angry.

When the Manners family was still doing well, his father was already dissatisfied with the engagement. Now that Clara was involved in a case, his father must hate her even

more.

He even saw disgust in his father's eyes.

Desmond could only plead, "Dad, Clara is really pitiful now. Besides, this has nothing to do with her. It's her classmates and Katniss who are jealous of her, which led to this situation."

Gabriel didn't get angry but laughed, staring at Desmond, "Are you saying someone framed her?"

Desmond nodded, his eyes full of determination.noveldrama

He solemnly repeated what Clara had told him in the hospital.

By the end, Desmond was very annoyed, "Isn't Katniss too vicious? Luckily, I firmly broke off the engagement back then, otherwise, marrying her would have been a disaster."

As he spoke, a look of relief seemed to appear on his face.

Gabriel looked at Desmond as if he were an idiot.

Was this the son he had carefully raised for over twenty years?

Was this the son he wanted to compete with Maximilian?

Even with his full support now, he couldn't shake Maximilian's position. If he were gone in the future, wouldn't it be a complete loss?

Gabriel stood up, furious, pointing at Desmond and scolding, "I think your brain has been clouded by Clara. Such serious accusations, do you think they can be easily manipulated? Do you think the police are as useless as you? Don't they know how to distinguish between truth and lies?"

Desmond was slightly unconvinced and muttered, "So, isn't it still undecided now? The police are still investigating, maybe Clara won't be in trouble. Besides, I just want you to help suppress the case a bit, so people won't keep watching, making it inconvenient for the investigation."

Gabriel's face darkened as he sat back down but didn't speak.

He felt that Desmond was completely out of his mind and couldn't hear any advice. Desmond continued to appeal to his father emotionally and logically, "Moreover, no matter what, Clara is my fiancée now, the future young lady of the Manners family. If we stand by and do nothing, people will definitely gossip."

Being heartless to a future daughter-in-law would make people think they would be even more ruthless to partners.

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Such a person, could they still be deeply trusted?

Many would have such doubts and considerations, which would invisibly affect the company's business.

Gabriel also thought of this, and his face looked even worse.

But he had to admit, Desmond's words were right.

He had been soft-hearted back then and let them get engaged. Outsiders wouldn't care about the reasons, only what they did.

Gabriel couldn't help but relent, "I can help her, but on the condition that you break off the engagement."

"What?" Desmond was shocked, standing up and looking down at Gabriel, "Dad, how can you be so mercenary?"

Gabriel sneered.

Mercenary?

He coldly and unceremoniously said to Desmond, "You are so loyal. Then, from now on, don't be part of the Boleyn family. Let's see how long your deep affection lasts." This son had been spoiled too much.

He never remembered the constant advice, how could he compete with Maximilian like this?

Desmond lowered his head, frowning deeply, feeling dissatisfied, "Dad, why do you all want me to give up on Clara? She's such a good girl, I can't leave her when she needs me the most."

Gabriel couldn't help but want to beat his son. What had he done wrong? One son was too capable and disobedient, the other too foolish and disobedient.

He felt he was going to be driven to illness, trying to calm his emotions, he spoke lightly, "If Clara were truly pure and kind, she wouldn't be involved in such troubles. Desmond, think about it carefully."

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Desmond didn't respond.

He didn't know how to persuade his father.

Should he really break off the engagement?

But what about Clara?

Seeing Desmond like this, Gabriel was furious.

He knew Desmond was usually obedient, but when it came to Clara, he was extremely stubborn.

He also knew he couldn't push too hard, but this time Clara's trouble was a good opportunity to break off the engagement.

Gabriel's face was stern, his voice carrying authority, "You state your condition, I'll state mine. If you agree to break off the engagement and get engaged to Brynn, I'll agree to help Clara. Think it over."

Desmond sighed helplessly, thinking, "Dad, I've only met Brynn once, how can we get engaged?"

Gabriel saw his son's reaction was no longer so resistant, and his tone softened, "Who said you have to get engaged now? There's still time, you can date Brynn more, and feelings will naturally develop."

Desmond wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent.

He stood up, thinking, "Then let me think about it for a few days."

Gabriel knew this matter couldn't be rushed, so he waved Desmond away.

Desmond left the study, feeling dejected.

He didn't know why things had turned out this way.