Chapter 650

“Do you know who they might be?” Frederick asked.

Elijah hesitated for a moment before answering, “I have about seven or eight suspects, but I don't have enough evidence to prove they're involved…”

“Then find them,” Frederick said quietly, his tone brooking no argument.

Elijah was taken aback, and he became anxious. “Yes, sir! Give me two weeks—”

“Three days. I need concrete results within three days.” Frederick's face was expressionless.

“Three days… How…”

Elijah was about to question the feasibility of such a tight deadline, but Frederick’s cold, stern expression made him swallow his words.

After all, if it were a simple matter, there would be no need for him, the esteemed earl, to handle it personally. In that case, the Thompson family would be of no use to Frederick.

The demand was both a command and a test—an assessment of whether the Thompson family was truly loyal to Frederick.

“Understood, sir. I'll provide you with clear results within three days!” Elijah said resolu