"You couldn't have been all that surprised, even so. You knew that Tourangeau was outmatched. And you knew what Andrei was capable of."
He shook his head.
"In spite of those inconveniences, it worked out well for you. And now you have a brother who is respected and feared for his own merits and not just the Isaev name."
If word got out about Andrei being suspected of murder, it would be even moreso. But Kassian knew it would not. Between the Isaevs and Liadov himself, the whitewash would be thorough, especially if Ilarion intended Andrei to have this noble career of his.
He eyed Ilarion narrowly.
"Why is it exactly that you don't want Andrei in the Ministry? You don't think he can handle it?"
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"You couldn't have been all that surprised, even so. You knew that Tourangeau was outmatched. And you knew what Andrei was capable of."
He shook his head.
"In spite of those inconveniences, it worked out well for you. And now you have a brother who is respected and feared for his own merits and not just the Isaev name."
If word got out about Andrei being suspected of murder, it would be even moreso. But Kassian knew it would not. Between the Isaevs and Liadov himself, the whitewash would be thorough, especially if Ilarion intended Andrei to have this noble career of his.
He eyed Ilarion narrowly.
"Why is it exactly that you don't want Andrei in the Ministry? You don't think he can handle it?"