Guidebook for the Dark Duke Chapter 12: Shameless

Evan suppressed his excitement and walked into his house.

The Duke is standing in the corridor, staring at a painting hanging on the corridor wall. The corner of Evan's mouth moved slightly. That painting was his work. However, a lot of hard work was done in these aspects of music. On the one hand, it was to satisfy his father, and on the other hand, it was to be able to pick up girls better. In those days, even if you wanted to pick up girls, you had to have two brushes.

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

Evan smiled slightly: "I didn't draw well, I made you laugh."

"No, it's very well drawn." The Duke turned to look at Evan and said, "Pastor Bruce, I really don't know how many more surprises you will bring me."

Evan's heart was overjoyed, but his face was still modest and respectful: "The Duke has passed the prize, but it's just a small skill."

Duke Wilson looked at Evan with a look of admiration in his eyes, then smiled and said, "Pastor Bruce is too humble." After speaking, he turned and walked into the room.

Evan naturally followed suit.

After sitting down in the room, the duke started talking about business: "Pastor Bruce, I came to you this time for a big event. I wanted to make an investment in the church before, but I heard that, There seems to be some problems with the church's accounts recently, do you have anything to say about this?"

Speaking of this, Evan was shocked. Only he and Mrs. Sanders knew that there was a problem with the church's accounts. Mrs. Sanders was sick in bed these days. When he went to see her yesterday, She could barely get out of bed, and how did the Duke know.

"My esteemed Duke, I am very ashamed to talk about this matter. It was all my carelessness that caused this error. There are indeed some errors in the church's ledger, but please rest assured that this The church will definitely find out the matter and will not allow such a thing to happen." Evan said with a heartache, but he was frowning faintly in his heart, although the duke seemed to appreciate him very much, but today's words are clearly beating , he didn't understand the Duke's thoughts.

"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 uncertainty in his eyes light.

Evan was startled and looked at the duke with some surprise, but his heart 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 when he was ill, 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 The character of an honest man who had to betray his beliefs.

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

The honorific title is omitted, but it becomes more and more close.

Evan bowed his head and smiled, his handsome profile with a hint of gentle softness: "Lord Duke, this matter needs to be investigated again, and a decision cannot be made lightly, and I cannot destroy it for my own benefit. the reputation of others."

Duke Wilson couldn't help sighing, and his cold appearance finally melted a little: "There are very few upright and noble people like you in this world, don't worry, this matter will not be passed on to the church. Yes, until you catch that worm, you'll still be the best priest in Derain."

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

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

Evan's expression froze, then smiled and said, "It's about Miss Arya."

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

Evan was a little surprised: "Don't you know? Miss Arya 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 the events of the day completely, of course, he exaggerated the point that Arya had always abandoned for John.

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

A smile flashed in Evan's eyes: "I can't blame Miss Arya, or because the timing is not right, otherwise so many things would not have happened."

Evan's defense was so weak that he couldn't believe it, not to mention Duke Wilson.

"Pastor Bruce, you don't have to defend them. Noble people like you can't understand their thoughts. John is a good guy. It's not bad for Arya to marry him. Why wouldn't she?" Facts have proved that even if the Duke is cold-blooded, he still has some incense love for the people around him.

Evan smiled slightly: "Lord Duke, love is a very wonderful thing. It does not determine whether a person is good or not. It comes from the depths of a person's heart. Naturally, there is no reason. You shouldn't use it. This is to blame Miss Arya."

Duke Wilson looked at Evan with a more solemn look: "Your words are really good words. I thought the church should despise a disrespectful lady like Arya."

Evan shook his head with a smile. At this time, the look of compassion on his handsome face almost stabbed the Duke's eyes. His life had been struggling with darkness and pain from the moment he was born, while Evan had Like a glare of light, it shone into his life. He was kind, noble and broad-minded. He was knowledgeable and elegant. Everything about him seemed to be the opposite of himself, which strongly attracted his attention.

The duke took a deep breath and finally calmed down: "Pastor, do you have time next week? I want to invite you to the Cornwall Manor." The words blurted out suddenly, without a trace of hesitation.

Evan was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile: "It's an honor."

It was ten o'clock in the evening when Evan sent the duke away, and they talked for a long time around art and science after that. Evan was glad that he did not return all the knowledge he had learned to the teacher, but Even so, in front of an indigenous person like the Duke, Evan still found himself reluctant to deal with it.

But the Duke's senses are different. You must know that he has been high above the world since he was born, and the education he has received is far different from that of ordinary people. It is difficult to understand, but Evan can not only understand, It's too surprising to keep up with 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 is very satisfied.

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

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

**

In the early morning of the next day, the news of Arya's release spread throughout Derain, and even more outrageous at the direction of Sheriff Chandler. Became a slandered lady, framed by outrageous lies, who had lost her beloved fiancé, and yet suffered such a humiliation that overnight Dr. Hester's house was almost reconciled by tabloid reporters and good deeds. surrounded by residents.

The Hester father and daughter are living in dire straits, but Sheriff Chandler is very happy, he patted Evan's shoulder vigorously, who came to inquire about the news, and said with a smile: "Look, Mr. Pastor , it's almost as fun as Christmas, and I'm sure the person who sent the anonymous letter will do something tonight, this **** case is finally over!"

Evan did not dare to be as optimistic as Sheriff Chandler. He stroked the folds of his clothes and quietly avoided another attack by Sheriff Chandler. What are you talking about? Are they okay with you releasing Arya?"

Speaking of this Sheriff Chandler could not help frowning: "Alas... they are also a pair of poor people, the only child was killed like this, Mrs. Lawrence almost collapsed, all the burdens were on We did not dare to tell Mrs. Lawrence about Alia, this poor old lady likes Alia so much, but Alia breaks her heart so much, I'm afraid she will really be heartbroken ."

It's okay in the front, but Evan disagrees with the second half of the sentence. In the original book, Mrs. Lawrence wanted to eat Alia raw, and in the end, John was even more serious after being cannon fodder. If the Duke didn't stop him, I am afraid that this Mrs. Lawrence will also break the boundaries of the law and do it herself.

"What did Mr. Lawrence say?" Evan continued to ask.

"The old guy was so angry, he pointed his nose at Dr. Hester and scolded Dr. Hester so much that I almost thought he had epilepsy, hey!" Sheriff Chandler suddenly said, "Don't underestimate him. Mr. Lawrence, this little old man, is very strong, and none of the police officers could stop him. I almost made him beat 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 this, Sheriff Chandler looked at Evan with some hesitation. Evan thought it was a little funny and said directly: "If you have something to say, just say it."

Sheriff Chandler smiled shyly: "Haha, you know me, I have an uncle who works in the town's post office. He is fifty-five years old this year, but he is still in good health. Good relationship with Mrs. Sanders from the church, this time Mrs. Sanders is sick and he wants to visit but...but..."

Evan nearly sprayed the tea into Sheriff Chandler's face when someone hit Mrs Sanders with the idea?