Guidebook for the Dark Duke

The two of them stayed in the house for a while, Evan watched the expression on the Duke's face soften a little, and then went downstairs with the Duke.

When they came downstairs, they saw Butler Chris standing behind the dining table, while little Edward was already sitting in his seat. Seeing Evan and the Duke come down, he ran towards Evan excitedly.

"Evan!" He bumped into Evan's arms with a smile, and said loudly, "I didn't even know you were here."

Evan stroked the top of little Edward's hair with a smile, and said warmly, "I came too late last night, so I didn't bother you." Of course, this sentence was a big lie, but Evan said that his face was not red and his heart was beating. It was Duke Wilson, whose eyes dodged for a moment.

Although little Edward was precocious, he didn't know this kind of thing, so he believed it, smiled and pulled Evan to sit beside him, and enthusiastically piled his favorite food on Evan's plate.

Evan touched his face with a smile, and said softly: "Okay, you have to eat well."

Evan's sudden move made little Edward's face flushed. He nodded shyly, but couldn't help rubbing his face against Evan's palm.

Evan couldn't help laughing, but Duke Wilson, who was sitting on the side, felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. He hurriedly tugged on Evan's other hand, and whispered: "Hurry up and eat."

Evan came back to his senses, patted the back of Duke Wilson's hand lightly, and started eating with peace of mind.

After breakfast, Duke Wilson had less work to do because it was already winter, so the group of them went directly to the newly built glass greenhouse in the garden to take a look at the new products cultivated by the new gardener. Rose.

The gardener had served the French court, but was exiled to England because of a court coup. Later, by chance, he was bought back by Duke Wilson.

When Evan saw it for the first time, he also thought it was amazing. Sure enough, the IQ of the ancients should not be underestimated.

The three of them just stayed here, drinking black tea and admiring the roses in the conservatory, and the atmosphere was very warm for a while.

It's just that even so, there are still people who don't have long-sightedness come to disturb.

Butler Chris walked in hesitantly, and whispered: "My lord, Sheriff Chandler is here."

Duke Wilson's smiling face couldn't help but froze. He glanced at Evan, who also restrained his smile, and his expression became a little impatient: "What is he here for?" His tone was cold and stiff.

Butler Chris was beating drums in his heart. He could see that the Duke was in a very good mood before and didn't want anyone to disturb him, but he couldn't help this kind of thing.

"The sheriff said that he needs to explain what happened to Colonel Mel." The reason why Steward Chris took the risk to report back was because Colonel Mel was involved.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Duke Wilson's expression darkened.

"Let him wait for me in the living room." Other people's affairs are fine, he can't ignore Mel's affairs, this is his own.

Duke Wilson dismissed Butler Chris, turned around again, walked to Evan, and whispered: "I have some things to go back first, you and Edward should stay here first, if you feel cold, go back."

When he spoke, his eyes were full of tenderness.

Edward was originally sitting on the side playing with his tin soldier, but he was stunned by Duke Wilson's expression.

He had never seen his father look like this.

Evan nodded, since the Duke won't let him get involved in these things, then he should just stay there.

The Duke strode out of the conservatory and returned to the castle.

Sergeant Chandler was sitting in the living room at this time, his brows were tightly frowned, and he seemed not in a very good mood.

"My lord duke." He saluted the duke who came over, "I'm sorry to disturb you today."

The Duke waved his hands with a cold face: "If you have anything to say, just say it."

Sheriff Chandler showed a look of embarrassment on his face. He licked his dry lips and said, "Mel wants to see you."

"See me?" Duke Wilson sneered, "He still has the face to see me now?"

"I know you are very disappointed in Colonel Mel, but I still want you to meet him this time." Sergeant Chandler said with some shame: "Mel said that if you don't see him, he won't be here. Plead guilty in court, you know, if he refuses to plead guilty, this matter will become very complicated." At this point, Sergeant Chandler seemed ashamed, because he had to It was embarrassing enough for him to ask Duke Wilson.

Duke Wilson couldn't help frowning. It is still not possible to push Mel too hard. If he is pushed too hard, he will go crazy, and his own affairs may also be implicated.

"I see, I'll go back to see him." Duke Wilson said with a cold face.

Sheriff Chandler didn't expect the Duke to agree to him so easily, he was overjoyed, and immediately said: "Thank you so much, I hope your kindness can make Mel repent."

Duke Wilson nodded with a cold face, but he was thinking in his heart how to hold Mel and stop him from talking too much.

This time when he went to Mel, Duke Wilson did not take Evan with him. He made a decision almost immediately, and immediately left with Sergeant Chandler, but before leaving, he told Chris the housekeeper to Take care of Evan and Edward.

Duke Wilson and Sheriff Chandler came to the police station together in a carriage, because Duke Wilson's personal arrival made the whole police station panic, but the Duke kept his face dark and expressionless.

Sheriff Chandler led the Duke to the place where Mel was being held, the Duke frowned and looked at the dirty prison, and waved to the sheriff behind him: "You go first, I want to talk to him alone. "

Of course, Sergeant Chandler would not go against Duke Wilson's wishes at this time, and left immediately obediently.

After Sergeant Chandler left, Duke Wilson finally opened his mouth after seeing Mel's pale face.

"What do you want to tell me?" His tone was very cold, with a hint of anger.

Mel looked up at the Duke, but there was a smile on the corner of his mouth: "My lord, are you not worried that I will talk nonsense?" His tone was relaxed and comfortable, as if he was not the one who was in prison at this time .

"What do you want to say?" Duke Wilson's face was calm, without any fluctuation: "No one will believe what you say now."

Colonel Mel looked straight at him, not letting go of any slight changes on his face, until he finally confirmed that Duke Wilson was really fearless, then he gave a wry smile.

"You're right." He lowered his head: "It's true that no one will believe me now."

"However!" He suddenly raised his head and looked at the Duke with a burning expression: "Even if no one will believe it, I don't think you are willing to get caught in this kind of message, after all, it is a terrible thing for your reputation. Not a good thing.”

Duke Wilson's face remained unchanged, and he said slowly: "You threaten me?"

"No, no, no." Mel finally laughed and waved his hand lightly: "How dare I threaten you, I just want to make a deal with you." He looked unusually reserved at this time, as if Still the same gentleman Mel as before.

"What do you want?" Duke Wilson asked impatiently with him.

Mel couldn't help laughing: "You are still like this, you always do things simply and simply." He paused slightly, and then said: "This time, what I did was really bad, and it turned out to be a mess. This is so embarrassing."

Duke Wilson sneered: "It's good that you know it. The last thing you should do in this matter is to touch Evan. You should know my bottom line."

Mel sighed: "Although I can see your feelings for Pastor Bruce, I still underestimated this feeling. This is my miscalculation, but since you are in such a behind-the-scenes feeling now, then you You should be able to understand my mood at this time."

He lowered his head slightly, unable to see clearly the expression on his face: "I hope that I will be responsible for everything this time. Eliza is pregnant, and I think she can live a good life."

Duke Wilson raised his eyebrows: "Is this your condition? But you also know that Sergeant Chandler was also present when Eliza confessed to her crime. This is not just a problem between us."

Mel laughed after hearing this: "My lord, I never underestimate your ability. I believe you can do such a small thing."

Duke Wilson also smiled, but his smile was cold: "Although I can do it, why would I do this for you? You dare to touch Evan, don't you think how I will treat you? ?”

Colonel Mel smiled wryly: "Of course I have thought about this, but no matter what happens to me, I will not complain at all, but Elisa..." He smiled bitterly: "She was pulled into the In this vortex, I can't watch her die, Lord Duke, I believe, you will not want to let Pastor Bruce know what we are doing secretly." He looked at Duke Wilson meaningfully, he I can guarantee that if the noble pastor knew what he had done, he would faint from fright.

At this time, Duke Wilson's expression finally changed. He frowned slightly, his expression a little ugly. Although he was very sure that Evan was not such a pure person, those things...

He didn't want Evan to know what a mean and shameless person he was, and he didn't want to take a little risk on this kind of thing. It has to be said that Mel caught his weakness.

"I see." Duke Wilson nodded slowly, turned and left the prison. The smell here made him feel sick to his stomach, and at the same time made his heart agitated.

Colonel Mel saw the back of Duke Wilson leaving, couldn't help but walked to the edge of the cell door, and shouted to his back: "My lord, please remember your promise."

Duke Wilson stopped leaving. He didn't look back, but said coldly: "Before the trial, you will get the result you want, but I also want to remind you to remember your own promise, otherwise, The consequences of this are beyond your control."

His tone was so cold that Mel couldn't help shivering. He forced a smile and looked at the back of Duke Wilson leaving, but wondered in his heart whether his decision was correct.

Duke Wilson left the police station, ignored Sergeant Chandler's anxious expression, and returned directly to the Cornwall Manor. His mood was very gloomy, as if he was being crushed by a boulder, which made his breathing difficult. , This is the first time he has compromised with others, and it is also the first time he has been threatened by others, which casts a shadow over his originally proud heart.

It's just that when he stepped into his living room again, when he saw Evan smiling all over his face and Edward sitting on the sofa reading the Bible, his lake-like eyes and gentle voice made his original heavy heart suddenly Softened, he walked quickly to Evan's side, looked into his slightly doubtful eyes, and hugged him.

The tip of his nose was surrounded by Evan's breath, and his mood finally improved at this moment. All of this was worth it, Duke Wilson said to himself, as long as it was for him, it was all worth it.