Stuart stammered, not daring to answer.

If he claimed that all the tea had been consumed, then who had drunk it?

But if he said it had not been used, then who had taken the rest?

Laurence's expression darkened. He ordered in a stern voice, "Bring me the ledgers!"

"S-Sir, it's almost dark now…"

"Am I not allowed to check the accounts after dark? Does this place not have lights?"

Laurence shot back at him. "Go and get the ledgers now. I want to know exactly where the tea has gone. I'm the he