Guidebook for the Dark Duke

Duke Wilson couldn't help but frowned when he heard what Butler Chris said, "What's going on here?" Colonel Mel could be regarded as his confidant, and he was a little surprised that he was now involved in the murder.

"I don't know the details." Butler Chris's expression also looked a little ugly: "I just heard that Sister Lysa, who died unfortunately, had a very close relationship with Colonel Mel. On the day I went to visit her, she was found dead in her bedroom, and it is said that..." Butler Chris's expression softened a little when he said this: "It is said that her death was very tragic, even the most famous person in our town Experienced old coroners have sympathy."

When Duke Wilson heard this, his expression was a little dignified. Colonel Mel could be regarded as his confidant. If he was really involved in this case, it would be very difficult for him...

"Okay, I see. You let Mel come to see me immediately. I have something to say to him." Duke Wilson's expression was gloomy. It was useless to say anything now, and he still had to take precautions early.

Steward Chris led the order to retreat, Evan and Duke Wilson got into the carriage in front, and little Edward was carried by the servant and sat in the carriage behind.

As soon as he got into the car, Evan couldn't help but said, "Charles, I know this Sister Eliza."

"What?" Duke Wilson looked at Evan in surprise. Although the nun and the priest belong to the same church, the nun is Catholic and Evan is an authentic Protestant priest. These two religions are almost at odds.

"Have you talked to her before?" Duke Wilson looked at Evan curiously. He didn't expect that Evan, who had never been close to women, would even know the nun.

Evan couldn't help but smiled wryly: "No, it's not what you imagined. I heard Colonel Mel mention this nun before I went to London."

"Mel?" Duke Wilson's frown deepened. What did Mel have to do with this matter: "Does he know this nun?"

Evan sighed and said, "He doesn't just know this nun."

Then he told Duke Wilson about what Mel had asked him to do before. The Duke frowned and thought for a long time before finally saying, "Who do you think that mysterious man is? It could be Mel. alone?"

"I've thought about it before." Evan whispered, "But you know, Colonel Mel is a married man, and I can't believe he would do such a dishonorable thing."

Using a friend's excuse to tell a story, in Evan's previous life, he knew very well what it meant, but now the poor nun is dead, and he died on the day Colonel Mel went to visit her, such a coincidence What happened undoubtedly aggravated the suspicion of Colonel Mel. If he really did it, then it would be too sad.

"You are so naive." Duke Wilson sneered: "Although such behavior is immoral and shameless in your Bible, in the eyes of the nobles, it is nothing at all, Mel Although the mind is flexible and it can be regarded as self-cultivation, but if this kind of thing happens, you might get hotheaded." Thinking of this, the Duke gritted his teeth secretly, if Colonel Mel was really involved in this matter, then he would Be prepared.

Evan looked at Duke Wilson's thoughtful look, so he didn't say any more. He knew very well that someone like Duke Wilson would handle this matter properly.

Duke Wilson's carriage finally stopped in front of Evan's pastor's cottage. Evan was about to go down with his few salutes, but was suddenly grabbed by Duke Wilson.

"Are you really not going to the Cornwall Manor with me?" He looked at Evan expectantly, his tone as gentle as water.

Evan couldn't help but his heart skipped a beat, only feeling a slight numbness in his fingertips.

"Charles." He stroked his side face with the other hand, and said softly, "You know, Delaneria is a small place, if you want to see me, you can see me anytime."

Duke Wilson knew the meaning of Evan's words very well, and couldn't help but feel a little lost in his heart. He lowered his eyes and did not let go of Evan's hand.

Seeing him like this, Evan couldn't help but smiled: "I know what you think, and I want to live with you too, but I'm still a pastor now..." Speaking of which, Evan paused a little awkwardly. Stop talking.

But Duke Wilson suddenly raised his head and looked away, with a trace of anxiety in his eyes: "Don't be afraid, it's nothing, I will take care of this matter, don't worry." He released Evan's grip while talking Arm, whispered: "Then we will see you tomorrow."

Evan looked at his tightly pursed lips, his heart moved slightly, he suddenly lowered his head and kissed his forehead, then turned around and got out of the carriage immediately.

He walked towards his slightly humble hut, his face was as calm as frost, but he was secretly excited because of his actions just now. Although it was not the best time for them to live together, he could see Duke Wilson like this , but Evan felt very satisfied.

At this time, Duke Wilson was sitting in the empty carriage, looking at the direction of Evan's descent with some dullness, he raised his hand and touched his forehead, the scorching touch made his palm shiver, obviously It was such soft lips, but he was so excited that he couldn't help himself, and his whole body was burning like a fire inside.

Listening to the sound of hooves kicking outside the carriage, Duke Wilson finally returned to the Cornwall manor in a trance.

Little Edward was carried upstairs by the servants, while Duke Wilson sat in the empty living room, lost in thought.

A quarter of an hour later, Butler Chris finally came in. Looking at the almost sluggish Duke Wilson, he couldn't help being taken aback, but he didn't dare to delay Duke Wilson's affairs, and hurried forward to report.

"My lord, Colonel Mel is here." Butler Chris tried to keep his tone within a very calm range.

Duke Wilson suddenly recovered from his thoughts, pursed his lips unnaturally, and said, "Let him come to the study on the second floor." After speaking, he turned and went upstairs.

Butler Chris was a little surprised by the Duke's attitude, but he didn't dare to say anything, so he turned around and went out to spread the word.

And Duke Wilson also quickly adjusted his state in this short period of time. By the time he heard the knock on the door outside the study, his mood had already recovered by half.

"Come in." With Duke Wilson's slightly hoarse voice, Colonel Mel, led by Butler Chris, approached the Duke's study.

It has been nearly a month since the Duke saw him last time, but Duke Wilson was still taken aback by Colonel Mel's state at this time, his pale cheeks, dejected demeanor, and strands of silver leaking from his hair Even so, Duke Wilson couldn't believe that the person standing in front of him was actually the well-mannered Colonel Mel.

"What's going on with you?" Duke Wilson frowned habitually. No matter what he was involved in, Colonel Mel's state was too bad.

"Master Duke." Colonel Mel saluted the Duke honestly, but his weakness could still be seen from his slightly shaking body: "I'm sorry to see you in such a state."

"Don't talk about that." Duke Wilson didn't bother to talk to him, and said directly, "What's the relationship between you and that nun?"

"You already know." Colonel Mel twitched the corners of his mouth in embarrassment, without the slightest surprise on his face. Delanille is the territory of Duke Wilson, and he never expected to deceive Duke Wilson's eyes and ears.

"Eliza is an old friend of mine. I really can't do anything like this to her..." Colonel Mel suddenly buried his face in his palm, his tone trembling slightly.

Seeing his appearance, the suspicion in Duke Wilson's heart became more and more firm. He paused slightly and said, "Is the man you mentioned who is in love with Sister Eliza yourself?" He looked straight at Mel, don't give him any chance to prevaricate.

Colonel Mel felt a little guilty when he saw Duke Wilson's gaze. He knew that he could not lie in front of the Duke. This was a very dangerous thing, so his originally not very strong psychological defense suddenly collapsed.

"Oh, my lord duke, you are right, that is me, this is really embarrassing, I didn't expect... I didn't expect..." He replied loudly with a painful expression, and then turned his face before he lost his composure even more. He turned to the side, but Duke Wilson still saw the sparkle in the corner of his eyes.

"You are so confused!" Duke Wilson's voice was very severe, and he was not weak because of Colonel Mel's truthful confession.

"You already have a wife, and she is a nun, how can you do such a dishonorable thing!" Duke Wilson stood up from his chair like a violent lion at this time, walking around very anxiously go.

Colonel Mel's current situation is really dangerous and urgent, he is almost on the edge of a cliff, and if he takes one more step, he may be doomed.

"Did you tell the sheriff who investigated this matter?" Duke Wilson turned around and asked him abruptly.

Colonel Mel looked at Duke Wilson in a daze, and moved his lips slightly: "No."

The Duke's eyes turned cold for a moment, and Colonel Mel saw that something was wrong, and immediately explained: "My lord, it's not that I don't want to tell Sheriff Chandler, it's just that since Elisa died that day, he has regarded me as a suspect. , my wife, dear Katrina, has always been by my side and supported me, how can I say these words? In fact, every time Sheriff Chandler comes to trick me, I want to tell him directly , I love Elisa so much, how can I kill him? But every time I see Katrina's face, I really can't say such words."

Speaking of this, Colonel Mel's expression became even more painful.

But Duke Wilson looked at him with a slight disdain in his eyes. He had never realized before that Mel was such a weak person, and he couldn't tell the seriousness of things because of the love of his children.

"This matter will be found out sooner or later." Duke Wilson's tone was very cold: "Chandler is not a fool, since he is following you, it means that he has doubts about you. Going to hide it from him, and telling such a stupid lie, do you think he will let you go easily? Say stupid things like an old friend, can Chandler not understand how many times you have visited her a week? As long as it is clear These, will the relationship between you and her be as secret as you imagined?"

Colonel Mel looked at Duke Wilson blankly, as if he was at a loss.

Duke Wilson frowned in disgust. He didn't expect Mel to be so stupid.

"This matter cannot be concealed. If you tell him directly, you may be able to restore some of your image in his eyes..."

Before Duke Wilson finished speaking, there was an urgent knock on the door. Duke Wilson stepped forward to open the door, but saw Butler Chris appearing outside the door in a little panic.

"My lord, Sheriff Chandler is here, he is here to arrest Colonel Mel!"

Duke Wilson's expression moved slightly, and he turned to look at Mel, only to find that his face was already pale.