Slowly eradicated. [ Is his correction, delivered smoothly as he turns a corner down a busier open road, lined with bigger apartments, more stately homes. ] If you look at a map of Paris, you'll see that the area north of the Seine is comprised of 14 arrondissements— that used to be divided evenly between the Auberts and the Prevosts, but now the former has control of the entire area.

[ Read: the Aubert family isn't exactly the heroes of this story. Claude seems well aware, and glances at Gus with a degree of solemnness. ]

So, yes. The Gaillards have control over only 6 of the 20 districts, which is enough for Auguste to earn their ire, and whatever remains of those formerly loyal to the Prevosts are eager to see some of their former glory restored. He's under scrutiny from all sides, unfortunately.