The Unstoppable Dragon Marshal

133. The Hidden Betrayal

Elijah sat at the edge of his desk, the leather-bound journal open in front of him. His fingers traced the faded ink of his father’s words, each entry like a piece of a fragmented puzzle.

"The Thompson Accord," the phrase jumped out at him repeatedly, tangled within mentions of alliances, whispers of betrayal, and ominous notes about a spark that would lead to ruin.

“What’s the Thompson Accord?” Sophia asked from across the room, her voice soft but curious.

Elijah glanced up, his expression grim. “It’s a name my father mentioned several times. It’s tied to the people who betrayed us—but he didn’t leave details. Just hints.”

Sophia moved closer, her gaze scanning the journal over his shoulder. “Thompson… Jareth Thompson?”

Elijah stiffened at the mention of the elder’s name. “It’s possible. The Thompsons were connected to almost every major family in Evendore back then, including yours. Did your family ever work with them?”

Sophia frowned, tapping her chin in thought. “I rem