Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 165

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Chapter 165: The feelings you harbor

In the living room, Casaio was mid-conversation with Katelyn when he noticed Gabriel approaching. One look at his younger brother’s face, and a knot formed in his stomach.

Gabriel halted beside the couch. "How did Mom find out about the truth about Zilia?"

"Truth about Zilia?" Katelyn’s brows drew together. "What are you talking about?"

Casaio tried to answer in a relaxed posture. "Someone from the mansion must’ve informed her. She confronted me not long after. I was going to talk to you, Gabriel, but you didn’t exactly give me the chance."

Katelyn blinked, her mouth parting. "Wait... Zilia’s a spy?"

Gabriel remained silent, his eyes locked on Casaio.

"It’s a long story, Kate. I’ll explain later," Casaio muttered.

"Amelie is alone in the room. It would be nice if you stay with her," Gabriel requested Katelyn.

Katelyn was startled the way Gabriel humbly made a request. She nodded and left her seat before walking upstairs.

Gabriel leaned forward slightly after taking a seat on the couch. "Are you saying someone here is spying on me, for Mom?"

"That’s the only explanation," Casaio said. "She knew everything, all the details. She summoned me the moment she found out. It wasn’t Dominick who told her. Someone in this house did."

Gabriel exhaled through his nose, his eyes narrowing. "Mom must’ve thrown a fit."

Casaio gave a short, almost sarcastic laugh. "Are you... concerned for me now?"

Gabriel’s lips quirked, though there was no humor in his eyes. "You’re the golden boy of our parents, Casaio. Always doing everything right. First time you mess up, and it happens to be falling for a spy. Of course Mom would lose her mind."

Casaio looked away. "You don’t need to remind me what Zilia did," he murmured.

"Dad’s going to decide Zilia’s punishment," Gabriel informed him. "I told you before—this is a matter of royal safety. I didn’t mention it earlier, but I’ve found out about her brother—the one she’s protecting. I’ve given her until this evening to make a decision."