Reoutation tarnished
Whispers of Gavin’s betrayal began to permeate influential circles. At social gatherings, business meetings, and casual encounters, Gavin found himself met with cold shoulders and disapproving glances. His once-respected name was now tinged with the stain of greed and disloyalty. This shift in perception, carefully seeded by the father’s allies, eroded Gavin’s social standing, isolating him in a community he once commanded.
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