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Seeing Carissa's smile, Eleanor felt a deep-seated revulsion. Carissa's resemblance to Melanie was too striking.

Both mother and daughter were insufferable.

Carissa maintained her pleasant smile. "We're here to settle accounts openly and honestly. I'm not sure. why you're making such a fuss, Aunt Eleanor. Is there really something shady happening? Mother, after we sort things out at Ironridge Estate, you'll need to host a gathering so everyone can discuss this matter properly."

Jessica retorted angrily, "What nonsense are you spouting? What could be shady? Haven't I sent the account books for Aunt Helen to review all this time?"

"It's quite a coincidence," Carissa said, her tone growing stern. "The account books you sent to my mother-in-law are completely different from those I found at The Gilded Tower. The books you provided show losses, while the ones from The Gilded Tower show profits. Do you think there's something shady going on?

Jessica was exasperated. "Why are you talking so loudly? This is the grand princess' residence, not your natal home or your current home!"

Carissa's eyes grew cold. "So what if it's the grand princess' residence? Does that mean the people here don't adhere to reason? If that's the case, there's no need for further discussion. We're leaving." Eleanor smashed her cup on the floor, her voice icy, "You want to compare and settle the accounts, right? So be it!"

Jessica turned, and spoke in an urgent tone, "Mom!"

How were they going to settle the accounts? Could they even do that?

sharp as a blade. "Bring the accountants here. Have all the shop accountants. come over. I

sweetly. "You're wise, Aunt Eleanor. If Eric is found guilty of embezzlement, he will certainly be handed over to the Supreme

frosty with anger. Once Eric reached the Supreme Court, he would likely confess everything. Shifting

assigned somewhere else as a

managing her business, saw potential in him and promoted

an Ironridge Estate servant under the Winchester

Carissa made this issue public there, it would harm both Eleanor and Jessica's reputations. The recent scandal about the miniature chastity belt sculpture given to Melanie had already tarnished Eleanor's name. She had hoped to lie low for a year or two, and let the matter fade from people's memories before

Pearls and three thousand silver coins, Eleanor gave them up to

If the issue blew up, it would become a scandal of embezzlement

wouldn't face imprisonment, she would certainly be

was already looking for a chance to have Leopold divorce Jessica- becoming a thief would be the perfect excuse

the money couldn't be returned to them. Since the shop was nearly at its end, it was reasonable to let Carissa and Helen have it, considering that was always part of

the business had been profitable, its reputation was so poor that it could only make quick

had already reviewed