'As expected,' Augustine thought grimly.
Gabriel had stirred up trouble at the mansion. Again.
Keeping his voice calm, he said, "Right now, I'm focused on Anne and her family. Oliver is still recovering in the hospital, and there is a lot to handle here. I'll speak with him later."
The butler hesitated on the other end, about to say something more, but Augustine cut in before he could continue.
"Just tell Grandpa to stay calm," he said firmly. "I'll come once things are under control on this side."
He didn't wait for a reply and ended the call. Slipping the phone into his pocket, he headed back to the bedroom.
Dimitri looked up at the butler with expectation. "What did he say? Is he coming?"
The butler exhaled, shaking his head slowly. "He said not tonight. He is still handling matters with the Granet family."
