The duo arrived in the Wiltchiz manor and Hazel got down from the horse with Gabriel's help .
"I'll sneak to my room , take care " Hazel muttered and headed to the back door.
She entered and realized the whole place was dark and headed to her room and opened the door.
She entered and saw that the pillows she had kept on the bed were on the floor.
"Where have you been young lady "Aurora asked sitting on the couch with her voice dripping with anger .
Hazel swallowed licking her lips .
"I had thought your visit to that gardener boy was because you came with him and felt comfortable with him but I was wrong ".
Hazel stood unsure of what to say .
"Grandma -"she tried to explain but Aurora cut her off.
"I'm not listening to any explanation Hazel, he's leaving tomorrow morning"she cleared and Hazel shook her head.
"Grandma it's not his fault I was the one who proposed the idea " Hazel defended hoping her grandmother would drop the idea of sacking Gabriel.
"That doesn't justify your actions Hazel , you've been betrothed to councilman Evan and anyone who would stand in the way of that marriage should be eliminated "Aurora affirmed.
Hazel clenched her fist her eyes blurring with tears , "why don't I have a say in my own life!" Hazel exasperated bursting into tears but Aurora was not having any of that .
She stood firm on her decision and exited the room .
Hazel slumped on the floor unsure of what to do but cry .
Hazel's tears dried, replaced by determination.
She couldn't let Gabriel leave without a fight.
Hazel thought of a plan, a desperate one.
She would sneak into Aurora's room, find a way to convince her to change her mind.
Hazel crept out of her room, making her way to Aurora's.
She found Aurora sitting at her desk, writing a letter.
"Grandma, please," Hazel began, but Aurora raised a hand.
"I've made up my mind, Hazel. Gabriel leaves tomorrow."
Hazel's eyes scanned the room, searching for something, anything.
That's when she saw it, a letter on the desk, addressed to her father Markus .
Hazel's heart sank, but she refused to give up.
Aurora finished writing the letter, her hand moving swiftly across the parchment.
She folded the letter, sealing it with a wax stamp.
Hazel watched, feeling helpless.
Aurora handed the letter to a waiting servant.
"See that this is delivered to Markus immediately," Aurora .
Aurora's eyes seemed to bore into Hazel's soul.
"I mean it, Hazel. Gabriel is leaving, and there's nothing you can do to stop it."
Hazel's eyes dropped, her heart heavy with defeat.
But she refused to give up.
She would find a way, no matter what.
But what?
"Grandmother please don't do this -"Hazel pleaded once more but was interrupted by Aurora.
"Are you in love with him"Aurora questioned her sharp gaze piercing and Hazel clenched her dress .
"Yes"she whispered, she prayed that her sincerity would keep Gabriel but it only angered Aurora further.
"How could you fall for such a low life !, you're a Duke's daughter for heaven's sake" Aurora scolded.
Hazel didn't see why Gabriel's status mattered.
"Please give us a chance grandmother"Hazel pleaded holding her hand .
Aurora couldn't believe her ears, Gabriel was a threat to their family's reputation !.
She pulled her hand harshly and exited the room.
Hazel sighed and went to her room .
She tossed and turned the whole night restless untill the sky brightened.
Hazel quickly sat up and checked the time , it was 5:00 in the morning.
She rushed out of her room to see her grandfather , Alfredo glaring at her with a displeased expression from down the stairs.
"I heard what you did from your grandmother, you're not allowed to leave your room until tomorrow!"he ordered .
Hazel swallowed scared from his intensive angry stare .
She reatreated to her room with her heart heavy.
Gabriel on the other hand heard a loud bang on his door and jolted awake.
He opened the door met with a glare from the butler.
"Mr and Mrs Wiltchiz are waiting for you in the drawing room"he muttered and excused himself.
Gabriel nodded and slipped into a loosed shirt his brows furrowing as he headed to the drawing room.
In the drawing room a servant announced Gabriel's arrival and he was urshered in .
Right after he entered two hard slaps were delivered on his cheeks blurring both his ears .
"How dare you even dream of falling in love with my grand daughter!"Alfredo seethed looking down on Gabriel.
Gabriel kept his hands behind his bach and bowed .
"Form today onwards stay way from our Hazel or you'll face the consequences with your life and that of your father's!"Aurora commented and Gabriel clenched his teeth.
He wished he could express how much he loved Hazel but he knew that will fall on deaf ears .
Gabriel nodded and exited the room heading to the servant quarters to pack some things but was rudely dragged out of the estate by the guards.
Hazel stayed in her room crying her heart out but she knew Gabriel was gone and there was nothing she could do about it .
Gabriel on the other hand stared at the estate with helplessness and grieve.
He promised to come back for Hazel in a better position her family won't be able to refuse.
With that resolve he exited the place.