Guidebook for the Dark Duke

Chapter 82 - Intense Confrontation

Evan’s firm words made Duke Wilson a little flustered, he immediately released his hands that restrained Evan and explained, somewhat bewildered, “I…I’m really sorry, I didn’t mean it, I was just too excited.”

As Duke Wilson said this, he didn’t dare to look at Evan. Since that confession, this was the first time he expressed his true feelings in front of Evan.

Evan looked at the duke’s embarrassed look and frowned deeply. He can’t see through Duke Wilson now. Sometimes he looks very determined and cold, but on this kind of issue, it seems like he’s an inexperienced boy, so he doesn’t know how to deal with it.

Evan stroked his cuffs, smoothed the cuffs wrinkled by Duke Wilson, paused slightly and then said, “Lord Duke, you don’t have to explain, I don’t mean to blame you on this issue. But if you also regard me as your friend, then our friendship should be based on mutual respect, otherwise I wouldn’t know what to do.”

Although Evan’s words were very gentle, the firmness in the words was very obvious and when he heard it, Duke Wilson’s expression stagnated.

He had always thought that Evan was the most distinctive person he had ever met, but he never thought that Evan would say such a thing.

Mutual respect? He was born noble, who would dare to talk about mutual respect in front of him? Except for the royal family, no one in the world can get his respect. But at this time when Evan said this and his expression also showed that he was very serious, Duke Wilson was somewhat stunned.

Looking at Evan’s serious expression, he pursed his lips slightly. After a long time, he said, “Of course I respect you, please rest assured.”

He seemed to finally understand the hidden worries in Evan’s heart at this moment. Maybe Evan didn’t give him an answer for so long because that’s what he cares about. After all, there is a gap between his and Evan’s identity. Maybe he can deceive himself but Evan feels it very clearly. At this moment, Duke Wilson finally woke up from his feelings and began to consider Evan’s thoughts.

Evan nodded slightly, turned and walked to the suite inside. It was getting late now. If he guessed correctly, tomorrow would be the highlight of the day. After all, Prince George won’t be back until tomorrow afternoon.

Before closing the door, he looked at Duke Wilson, who had a confused expression, and said warmly, “Then, good night, Lord Duke.”

Duke Wilson nodded in a trance. Evan closed the door mercilessly, but when he stood in front of the washbasin, he found that the corners of his lips were still lifted with a smile.

Evan touched his face, he didn’t understand the reason for his smile. Maybe it’s because Duke Wilson’s expression was too cute. Evan thought so. He ignored his inner confusion and washed up. After the stressful day, he quickly fell into dreamland.

Evan was woken up early the next day.

The knock on the door woke him from his deep sleep. He forced his heavy eyelids to open. There was a buzzing sound in his ears and a dull pain in the back of his head. Evan glanced at the watch on the side, it was only five in the morning. At this point, the anger in his heart couldn’t be suppressed.

“What’s the matter?” He opened the door angrily and asked impatiently.

Duke Wilson, who at the door, looked at Evan like this and was stunned. From the beginning of their relationship, Evan has always been gentle and calm. It is the first time he has seen such an extroverted Evan.

“Reverend, something has happened.” Although he thought Evan was a little different, Duke Wilson could still distinguish the priorities of the matter, and immediately said solemnly.

Evan was originally half asleep and half awake, but when he heard this sentence, it seemed like a basin of cold water was poured on his head and he immediately woke up.

“What’s the matter? What happened?” He looked at Duke Wilson nervously.

Duke Wilson’s face was also a little unsightly. He pursed his lips and said, “Duke Rand is here.”

Evan is completely sober this time, “Duke Rand? What does he want to do?”

Duke Wilson couldn’t help but cast his gaze on Evan’s white collarbone. Because he was wearing wide pajamas, the graceful arc above his collarbone was completely exposed to Duke Wilson’s sight.

“He…he wants me to enter the palace.” Duke Wilson said dryly.

“Let you enter the palace?” Evan frowned, “Isn’t His Majesty already dead? Why does Duke Rand want you to enter the palace?”

Speaking of this, Duke Wilson sneered, “You really are too kind, of course you can’t understand his vicious thoughts. He doesn’t feel sorry for the king. He just wants to deceive me into the palace. The Duke of Rand has led the guards of Buckingham Palace to surround the entire castle, and he wants Orlam to hand me over.”

When Evan heard the news, he started feeling anxious, “Then what should we do? Yes, is Lord Edward all right?” They didn’t bring Edward this time. If Edward falls into Rand’s hands, then the tragedy of the last life will be repeated.

“Don’t worry.” Hearing Evan ask this, Duke Wilson’s tone softened, “Edward has been protected by me for a long time, he is fine. Although we are in a critical situation here, as long as we survive today and wait for George to come back, everything will be fine. Reverend, get dressed quickly, everyone is inquiring about the assembly.”

Evan nodded worriedly.

After Duke Wilson left, Evan quickly changed his clothes. He didn’t have any information about today’s events before, because what was described in the book was after the Duke’s success. However, he wasn’t overly optimistic.

Although Duke Wilson has soldiers in his hands, those soldiers are stationed on the outskirts of London and guard the outer city of London. In order to show his loyalty to the king and minimize his own threats, the Duke has always been in Delanlier. He lived there and was not too close to his soldiers. At this time, Duke Rand suddenly surrounded them. Even if the Duke could contact those soldiers, it would take a while for them to come over. The description of Duke Rand in the original book shows that he is not a patient person. If it takes a long time, he’s afraid that things will be bad.

With heavy doubts, Evan walked into the hall of Lord Orlam. Evan looked around, most of the people around were worried, it seemed that these people also knew that something had happened. Evan suddenly was a little worried. If these people knew the truth, he doesn’t know if they can be trusted.

Duke Wilson gave Evan a wink when he saw Evan coming down. Evan nodded and walked to his side. For Evan, among these people, only Duke Wilson is trustworthy.

Lord Orlam was also standing with Duke Wilson at this time, but Lord Orlam looked very relaxed at this time. When he saw Evan coming, he greeted him with a smile, “Reverend.”

Evan really couldn’t smile so he just nodded, “Lord Orlam, what are you going to do about this?” Evan lowered his voice as he asked.

Lord Orlam still had a smile on his face, as if nothing had happened.

“You don’t need to worry so much, it’s just a trivial matter.” Lord Orlam’s expression was so sincere. If Evan hadn’t known what happened, he would have almost believed him.

“You…” Evan wanted to say something, but Duke Wilson gently tugged on his sleeve. Evan snapped back to his senses, realizing that everyone around him seemed to be looking at him, so he forced a smile and said in a low voice, “That’s good.”

Now, for these people, they still have to be appeased, or else things will be more difficult to end.

Lord Orlam was very satisfied with Evan’s reaction and nodded with a smile.

“Gentlemen.” He turned to look at the others, “His Majesty the King died suddenly, but Duke Rand is suddenly aggressive at this time. His despicable intentions are self-evident, but fortunately, Duke Wilson is here, so you don’t have to worry too much. As long as we stay until tomorrow morning, everything will be fine.”

Evan frowned slightly when he heard this. Lord Orlam said that Prince George would be back tonight, but he’s saying this again, it shows that he still doesn’t trust these people.

Lord Orlam’s words temporarily eased the atmosphere in the hall, and the gentlemen didn’t look so anxious. After all, the image of Duke Wilson holding military power was still very inherent in their hearts.

“Lord, Duke Rand still controls the guards of Buckingham Palace after all, can we really hold on until tomorrow?” Although most people were relieved, one gentleman was still very cautious.

Lord Orlam’s expression froze slightly. This slight change can only be seen clearly by Evan and Duke Wilson, who are closer to him. Others can only see his peaceful appearance.

“Please don’t worry.” Lord Orlam said in a very gentle tone, “Although I have no soldiers in my hands, there are still quite a few guards in this castle, enough to resist until tomorrow morning.”

In this era, nobles raising private soldiers is a very common thing. For a noble in a high position like Lord Orlam, there will naturally be private soldiers in his residence.

These people are not stupid either, they immediately understood what Lord Orlam meant, and the expressions on their faces were a lot calmer than before, but at this moment, a servant suddenly ran in.

“Lord.” The servant breathed slightly and whispered, “There is news.”

The servant’s expression made the originally peaceful atmosphere tense again. Lord Orlam frowned slightly, looked deeply at the frightened servant, he took a deep breath and said solemnly, “If you have anything to say, just say it.”

The servant was startled by Lord Orlam’s eyes, but he did not dare to delay and immediately said, “Lord, Duke Rand just sent a message saying that he wants to see you.”

As soon as the servant said this sentence, the whole hall became quiet. Duke Rand wanted to see Orlam, and these people were all calculating with a small abacus in their mind.

Lord Orlam naturally thought of a lot too. He pondered for a moment, and finally said, “I see, let the person who sent the message come in first.”

After instructing the servants, Lord Orlam looked at the gentlemen with different expressions, and smiled slightly, “Okay, gentlemen, I will solve this matter, please don’t worry, everyone just needs to be careful. Stay in the castle, by tomorrow morning, all this will be resolved.”

How dare these people believe such words, but they can’t provoke Lord Orlam now, they can only make a few words as they reluctantly left.

After these people left, Lord Orlam’s peaceful expression sank.