Reoutation tarnished
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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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