In the dim light, a figure hurriedly entered and supported Viola.

"What's wrong?"

Through her tear-filled eyes, Viola saw her husband, Barrett's face.

She threw herself into his embrace, crying even harder and more pitifully.

Barrett had never seen Viola so openly distressed, sitting on the ground and wailing. He thought something serious must have happened, and urgently asked, "What's going on? What happened?"

With tears in her eyes, Julia recounted the events of the day. However, when she was about to mention Thomas's military pension, Viola suddenly shouted, "Be quiet!"

Julia was startled, and immediately fell silent.

Julia hadn't mentioned the pension specifically, but she had mentioned Thomas's name. Even if he were not the sharpest, Barrett could piece together the situation. Viola had used Thomas's death benefits to buy a tiara for Serena, which was worth 36,800 silver coins.

"Enough. You're dismissed," Barrett said.

Then, he released Viola, his face dark with anger. "Tomorrow, you will go to the Golden Tower and return the ruby tiara."

His towering figure cast a shadow over Viola. As she wiped her tears and looked up at him, she saw his face filled with humiliation and rage.

bitter look at Julia, who felt the silent reprimand. The

dragged her along. "Come on, we're going

steps as he pulled her, nearly losing her balance. She pleaded, "Honey,

Barrett seethed with fury.

humiliation? How much longer would

that Viola had used Thomas's pension to

would manage things after marrying into the Marquis of Ironridge's

my ground and make sure that the Marquis of Ironridge favors me." Serena nestled into her mother's arms,

she didn't want

Leopold's concubine. But after

reflected on Leopold's tall and handsome figure his stable position in the court, and the Marquis of Ironridge's family's status as a century-old family. Even being

shameful.

"But in

heed Lady

oppose the marquis's secondary wife. You need

that she will trust and favor you. Until then,

flaunt the

always be respectful and cautious

a loud bang, startling both

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