Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 378

Under the bright lights, Carissa carefully counted the banknotes. It was indeed the full amount of The Gilded Tower’s profits over the years, with not a single cent missing. She received the banknotes, along with some loose change.

Watching Carissa’s meticulous counting, Jessica felt a gnawing rage. But at least the matter was settled for now, and she let out a small sigh of relief.

Unexpectedly, Carissa said, “Tomorrow, we’ll proceed with selling the shop. I’ll have someone spread the word that Aunt Eleanor and Jessica managed the shop. With your reputations attached, many interested buyers are likely to come forward. We’ll set a minimum price of 250,000 silver coins. How does that sound?”

Jessica’s face turned ashen. “What? You want to say that my mother and I are managing the shop? Absolutely not!”

The Gilded Tower had a bad reputation, notorious for its poor quality and frequent cost–cutting. Spreading such news would tarnish both Jessica and Eleanor’s reputations.

Jessica was only interested in the money, and didn’t want to admit that The Gilded Tower was hers.

Carissa replied thoughtfully, “Oh, right. It’s true that you didn’t really run it. Since Eric is a servant from Ironridge Estate, we should just advertise it as an Ironridge Estate property. The Marquis of Ironridge’s family is a prestigious family with a long history, and with The Gilded Tower’s solid business, it should still attract plenty of potential buyers.”

“That’s even more unacceptable!” Jessica was furious. “Carissa, I know you’re up to something! What are you really trying to do here?”

Carissa feigned surprise. “A higher price means you get a larger share, doesn’t it? I don’t understand why you’re so upset.”

Jessica was nearly driven to the brink by her. She couldn’t believe Carissa could be so ignorant, or at least pretended to be.

It was nauseating.

And there was Helen, acting like a fool. She should have been setting rules for her new daughter–in–law to follow, but instead, she joined Carissa in this money seeking scheme.

Helen used to complain about Carissa all the time, but how?

Just moments ago, they had been snuggling up together! Anyone who didn’t know better would have thought they were mother and daughter, not in–laws.

As Jessica fumed, Eleanor said, “Helen, come with me. I need to speak with you privately.”

Helen began to stand, only to be pulled back down by Carissa. Stunned, she met her daughter–in–law’s icy