Arabella Donovan had barely finished speaking when Mr. Wyatt—the tall, powerfully built man who looked particularly rugged and imposing compared to the others—was the first to cry out in shock.
Mr. Cole's expression also grew serious, but he didn't rush to question her like the others. Instead, he had a different suspicion…
"Did someone tip you off that there was a gold mine buried under the Norwall Barrens?"
Arabella Donovan let out a wry laugh. "Do you really think that's possible? There were so many people at that auction. Every single one of them had more connections and a better background than I do. If there was really a leak, is it possible they wouldn't know something that I managed to find out?"
The logic was sound, but when he thought about it, Arabella Donovan wasn't exactly without backing. Mr. Cole glanced at Dennis Donovan again.
