Chapter 178 The Central Bank of France

Bastille, in the interrogation room on the third floor.

Viscount Carolina was satisfyingly arranging Necker's confession, glancing at him with the corner of his eye, "Mr. Necker, thank you for cooperating with my work. Now, my task is finished. What remains is between you and the representatives of the Royal Family."

As he was speaking, the door opened, and several Secret Police officers escorted in a nobleman wearing silver-rimmed glasses and a resplendent blue long coat.

"Look, Count Herman is here."

Viscount Carolina rose and exchanged pleasantries with Count Herman, yielding the seat of the Chief Examiner. However, the latter did not sit down but instead took a document from his assistant and placed it in front of Necker.

"Mr. Necker, according to the interrogation commission's report, the total amount of your embezzlement is 8,927,000 livres."

He looked toward Viscount Carolina, who immediately nodded to confirm the accuracy of the amount.