EVELYN
I stiffened instinctively at the mention of my family’s. I recognized the voice – Marcel Fox.
“Lord Marcel, I believe in your fealty. Calm down,” I heard Cole sigh, “I’m not going to convict you over a simple mistake in the figures. Don’t overreact. But I do hope you to read through this ledger and can clarify the difference between the two sets of accounts. Please, take your time. I’m quite curious to hear your explanation.”
“Explanation! My sire,” Marcel exclaimed, almost indignantly. “You have no idea how difficult it was to manage it, and my staffs is shorthanded. Perhaps if you could grant me the land of – ”
Intrigue flooded through me but before the conversation could continue, Flynn knocked on the door.
“You’re dismissed, Lord Marcel,” Cole said sharply. “Like I said,
