CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY - FIVE - THE FINAL CONFRONTATION

Anna's heart raced as she realized the implications. Someone had been systematically covering their tracks, and they had access to the mansion's most sensitive records. She immediately brought her findings to Erik, who looked grave as she explained what she had discovered. "This is worse than we thought," he said, running a hand over his face. "It's not just petty theft – this is organized and methodical." Anna nodded, her mind already racing ahead. "We need to find out who has access to these records. And we need to interview everyone who's been involved in maintaining them." They spent the next day questioning staff members, starting with those who had direct responsibility for inventory management. Most seemed genuinely shocked by the discrepancies, offering no explanation for the altered records. It wasn't until they spoke to James, a long-time employee who had worked for the family for decades, that they got their first real lead. James shifted uncomfortably in his seat, avo