Chapter 134: [Bonus chapter]

"So do you know where the coins are?" her gleaming eyes were taken back from the jewels when she heard Leo's cold voice and nodded.

"They are in the centre, below the portrait of your grandfather." she pointed at a large portrait of an old man that was looking regal by his posture. But he was not dressed up as the duke. He was sitting on the throne of the royal family. 

Gabriella looked at the portrait with pride as she mumbled, "I missed you grandfather!" She took slow steps towards the portrait and then opened a red velvet box below it. 

The box had the same gold coins that were found in the black box of Evangeline. 

"Count them.'' Leo pointed at a knight but Gabriella did not let go of the box. She squinted her eyes at the knight who tried to come closer and he took a few steps backward with fear.

"I will count by myself." she replied as she stroked the corners of the coin with longing.