Guidebook for the Dark Duke

Evan suppressed his excitement and walked into his house.

The Duke was standing in the corridor, staring at a painting hanging on the wall of the corridor. The corner of Evan's mouth moved slightly. The painting was his work. But he did a lot of hard work, on the one hand to satisfy his father, and on the other hand to be able to pick up girls better. In that era, even if you want to pick up girls, you have to have two brushes.

"Is this your painting?" the Duke said with his back to Evan, with a strange softness in his tone.

Evan smiled slightly: "The painting is not good, I'll make you laugh."

"No, the painting is very good." The Duke turned to look at Evan and said, "Pastor Bruce, I really don't know how many surprises you will bring me."

Evan was overjoyed, but his face was still humble and respectful: "Your Excellency, it's just a small trick."

Duke Wilson looked at Evan with a look of appreciation in his eyes, then smiled and said, "Pastor Bruce is too modest." After speaking, he turned and walked towards the house.

Evan naturally followed suit.

After sitting down in the room, the Duke talked about the business: "Pastor Bruce, I came to you this time for a big event. I wanted to invest in the church before, but I heard that recently the church There seems to be some problems with the accounting, do you have anything to say about this?"

Speaking of this, Evan was startled. Only he and Mrs. Sanders knew about the problem with the church’s accounts. Mrs. Sanders was ill in bed these days. When he went to see her yesterday, she was almost How did the Duke know that he couldn't get out of bed.

"My lord duke, I am ashamed to talk about this matter. It was my carelessness that caused this mistake. There are indeed some errors in the church's account books, but please rest assured that the church will definitely I will find out, and I won't let such a thing happen." Evan said with a heartbroken heart, but he was frowning faintly in his heart. Although the Duke seemed to appreciate him very much, but today's words were clearly beating. I don't understand what the Duke thinks.

"Pastor Bruce, besides these, do you have anything else to say? If this matter reaches the church, your reputation will be at stake!" The Duke looked at Evan meaningfully, with an uncertain light in his eyes.

Evan was startled, and looked at the Duke with some surprise, but his mind turned back and forth in an instant. It seems that the Duke already knew that this matter had something to do with Pastor Ross.

"No, I don't have anything to say." Evan lowered his face, closed his eyes due to illness, but his face was pale. This is completely in line with a person who is devout to the Lord, but because of his trust in others, he has to betray The persona of an upright person who believes in himself.

Duke Wilson's eyes suddenly softened: "Pastor, why are you doing this?"

The respectful name was omitted, but it seemed more and more close.

Evan lowered his head and smiled, his handsome profile showed a gentle softness: "My lord, this matter needs to be investigated again, and I can't make a decision lightly. I can't ruin other people's reputation for my own benefit. .”

Duke Wilson couldn't help sighing, and his cold appearance finally melted a bit: "You are such an upright and noble person, there are very few in this world. Don't worry, this matter will not be reported to the church. You caught the moth, and you're still the best priest in Drumleil."

Evan finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Duke Wilson was very satisfied with this test. In this way, the relationship between him and him finally got closer.

"By the way, pastor, where did you go just now? Did something happen? You went out to visit so late." Duke Wilson asked suddenly.

Evan's expression was slightly stagnant, and then he smiled and said: "It's about Miss Alia."

As soon as Evan mentioned the name, Duke Wilson's face immediately darkened: "What can she do?"

Evan was a little surprised: "Don't you know? Miss Alia was arrested this morning."

The Duke frowned slightly: "What's going on?" It turned out that he really didn't know.

Evan sighed and recounted today's events completely. Of course, he intentionally or unintentionally exaggerated the fact that Alia had always abandoned John.

The Duke's expression was almost gloomy at the end, and there was a hint of impatience in his eyes: "I really didn't expect Hester and his daughter to act so recklessly. They really don't know how to advance or retreat!"

A smile flashed in Evan's eyes: "I can't blame Miss Alia, it's because the timing is wrong, otherwise so many things wouldn't have happened."

Evan's defense was so weak that he didn't even believe it, let alone Duke Wilson.

"Pastor Bruce, you don't have to excuse them. A noble person like you can't understand their thoughts. John is a good guy. It's not bad for Alia to marry him. Why doesn't she want to?" It turns out that No matter how cold-blooded the Duke is, he still has a bit of love for the people around him.

Evan smiled slightly: "Your Excellency, love is a wonderful thing. It does not depend on whether a person is good or not. It comes from the depths of a person's heart. It is natural and has no reason. You shouldn't use this to blame Miss Alicia's."

Duke Wilson looked at Evan with more serious eyes: "Your words are really good words. I think the Church should despise such a disgraceful lady like Alia."

Evan shook his head with a smile. The look of pity on his handsome face almost hurt the Duke's eyes. His life was struggling with darkness and pain from the moment he was born, but Evan seemed like a touch of Like a strong light, it shone into his life. He was kind, noble and broad-minded. He was knowledgeable and elegant in conversation. Everything about him seemed to be the opposite of himself, which strongly attracted his attention.

The Duke gasped, and finally calmed down: "Pastor, do you have time next week? I want to invite you to the Cornwall Manor as a guest." I didn't have this plan at first, but this sentence He blurted out suddenly, without a trace of hesitation.

Evan froze for a moment, then nodded with a smile: "It's a great honor."

It was already ten o'clock in the evening when Evan sent the Duke away, and they talked about art and science for a long time afterwards. Evan was glad that he didn't return all the knowledge he had learned to the teacher, but even so However, in front of an aborigine like the Duke, Evan still found that he was very reluctant to deal with it.

But the Duke's senses are different. You must know that he has been superior since he was born, and the education he received is far different from ordinary people. It is difficult to understand, but Evan can not only understand, but also keep up with it. It's really surprising that you have broken your own thinking.

"Pastor Bruce, you are a true mentor and friend. I hope we can talk as much as we do today." Duke Wilson was very satisfied.

Evan felt guilty, but he could only smile along: "I look forward to communicating with you."

When Duke Wilson's carriage disappeared from Evan's sight, Evan finally breathed a sigh of relief. This was too difficult for the Duke to deal with.

**

Early the next morning, the news of Alia's release spread throughout Delandrell, and under the hint of Sheriff Chandler, the news spread even more outrageously. A vilified lady, framed by outrageous lies, who has lost her beloved fiancé, yet suffers such disgrace that overnight Dr. Hester's house is almost surrounded by tabloid reporters and good-natured residents .

The father and daughter of Hester lived in dire straits, but the instigator, Sheriff Chandler, was very happy. He patted Evan on the shoulder who came to inquire about the news, and said with a smile, "Look, Mr. Pastor, this is simply It's as fun as Christmas, I believe that the person who sent the anonymous letter will definitely do something tonight, this damn case is finally coming to an end!"

Evan didn't dare to be as optimistic as Sergeant Chandler. He stroked the folds of his clothes, calmly avoided Sergeant Chandler's attack again, and said softly, "Then what did the Lawrences say? ? Do they have no objection if you release Alia?"

Speaking of this, Sergeant Chandler couldn't help but frowned: "Sigh... they are also a pair of poor people. Their only child was killed like this, and Mrs. Lawrence almost collapsed. All the burdens were placed on the poor Mr Laurence. We have not dared to tell Mrs Laurence about Arya, and I am afraid she will really be heartbroken that the poor old lady loves Arya so much, and Arya hurt her so much."

That’s all right, but Evan doesn’t agree with the second half of the sentence. In the original book, Mrs. Lawrence wanted to eat Alia raw, and it got worse after John was cannon fodder. If the Duke didn’t stop him, I’m afraid this Mrs. Lawrence wanted to break the boundaries of the law, and she did it herself.

"Then what did Mr. Lawrence say?" Evan continued to ask.

"The old guy was so angry that he pointed at his nose and scolded Dr. Hester. His hands were shaking so much that I almost thought he had epilepsy, hey!" Sergeant Chandler said suddenly, "Don't underestimate Mr. Lawrence. The little old man is very strong, none of my policemen could stop him, and almost let him hit Dr. Hester, but luckily I stopped him."

"Oh?" This Evan did not expect that Mr. Lawrence would react so strongly to this matter.

Speaking of which, Sergeant Chandler looked at Evan hesitantly. Evan found it a little funny, and said directly: "Just say what you have to say."

Sheriff Chandler smiled shyly: "Haha, you know me. I have an uncle who works at the post office in the town. He is 55 years old this year, but he is still in good health. He had a relationship with Sander from the church before. Mrs. Sanders has a good relationship, this time Mrs. Sanders is sick, he wants to visit, but...but..."

Evan almost sprayed the tea on Sheriff Chandler's face, and someone actually hit Mrs. Sanders' head?