Chapter 58

Chapter 58

Just a few minutes later, Iona was able to grasp Baron Franz's entourage, the scale of the embezzlement, and his usual life and personality one by one.

Sophia, who breathed out the information without taking a breath, said with a sad sob.

"Sniff, that's all I know."

Sophia continued to hold on to the faucet as if Marsha was about to drag her away the moment she took her hand off the tap.

Seeing their excessive fear, it seemed to Sophia that Marsha and Iona were people who were used to handling situations like this.

Anyway, Iona couldn't come up with a lie that could be used to cover up while using her wits. She judged that there was sincerity in her confession.

'I don't think there's much difference from last time.'

Even in her previous life, Baron Franz had consistently committed embezzlement.

However, the time when his crimes were exposed was later than now because Hayden judged that there were no problems with the territory's management every year when he went out for audits.

In the end, it was only when Iona, who succeeded the estate, extensively reorganized the family that his tail was finally stepped on.

'The ledger was skillfully manipulated to that extent.'

His skill in deceiving costs to the advantageous side considering the changing market prices was remarkable.

Moreover, there was no error between the visible inventory and the documents, so even if they were to record the truth as it was, it was doubtful whether such meticulous management was possible.

Iona asked as if observing the maid's reaction.

Do you know a man named Fin?

At Iona's assertion, Sophia made a frightened expression.

It was a name that never came out of her mouth, even in the midst of selling off selling out all the vassals who sympathized with the baron.

That, that .

I already know that the man is the main culprit in manipulating the ledger. Where can I meet him?

Sophia opened her mouth as if to give an answer, but soon her lips parted again.

Sophia looked at Iona with trembling eyes and asked.

You wont kill him ?

It seemed that she thought that just like she was threatened with her life, the same danger might befall the man named Fin.

It was a bit surprising that she still had enough conscience to worry about others despite being a swindler.

While Iona was inwardly amazed, Sophia hurriedly defended Fin.

He doesnt do those things because he wants to. Really. Everyone who knows the situation says that the baron will be punished. If you have pity on him and save him, he will repay you more than twice as much.

This, too, was a fact that Iona already knew.

In order to draw Fin to her side, Iona had the intention of using the story of 'the baron will be punished'.

'But if you ask how I knew, I have no answer.'

To avoid giving an unnecessary suspicious impression, it was necessary to prearrange the cause and effect.

Iona decided to make use of Fin and the woman she knew.

Iona asked indirectly.

I will guarantee your safety for a while in exchange for keeping the handwritten evidence. If you don't want to see me hand this over to the baron, you'll have to obey my orders from now on. Do you understand?

Yes, yes

Sophia answered as if possessed.

Whatever the demand was, it meant that Iona would spare her life.

As soon as Iona got up, Sophia quickly began to write down what she had said on a piece of paper.

Iona left Sophia and came out of the bathroom with Marsha.

There was still a little time left before dinner time.

Marsha asked, looking back at her unfinished luggage.

Shall I prepare the dress?

Who am I trying to look good for?

When Iona smiled and asked back, Marsha said, Well, that's true. and she quickly agreed.

As Iona began to unbutton her coat, Marsha came over and helped her undress.

Iona glanced at the bathroom door and whispered in a small voice.

"I was planning to offer more money than what the baron gave."

Marsha lifted her left arm and raised her eyes, probably feeling frustrated by Iona's nice voice.

"Why would you waste precious money on a con artist? What's the point of carrying that around? Just give it to me instead."

It is not difficult.

Responding with a smiley voice, Iona recalled the image of Marsha taking out a knife and handing it to her.

In that situation, there was no way to question what she meant, so Iona roughly went along with it, but she never expected the situation to be resolved so smoothly.

Iona asked admiringly.

"Did you learn coercion or blackmail during our time away at the cottage?"

"Well, I've acquired a few skills over the years."

"It seemed so genuine."

I was genuine.

Just kidding, right?

Iona chuckled, but Masha remained silent.

The corners of Iona's mouth sank slowly.

Suddenly, she became curious.

"...But where did that black cloth come from all of a sudden?"

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