Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 502

The shopkeeper William looked at Serena with a smile and said, "Miss, that's certainly possible. However, we have many more ruby tiaras in the shop. You've only seen this one. Would you like to choose from a few more options?"

Serena lifted her head to see a shop assistant carrying a tray made of zebrawood enter the room. The tray obviously held pieces of much lower value, clearly brought up from the first or second floor.

She immediately clutched the jewelry box she held tighter and said, "No, I only want this one."

Rebecca was clearly getting frustrated. "What's with all this nonsense? We've already chosen this one. What is the matter with your shop? Just come to our residence to collect the payment. Stop wasting time."

William was experienced and well-acquainted with such situations, though it was rare on the third floor. It was clear to him that the mother and daughter were trying to force the daughter-in-law to pay for the dowry, but the situation seemed unusual.

The matriarch of the family was supposed to be in charge of the household finances, and she should have been the one to handle the money. Yet, this younger lady who looked like she was about to burst into tears was clearly the one paying. It seemed she was using her own personal funds for the purchase.

The two women were clearly pressuring her into making the purchase. In a place like this, the young lady didn't want to be humiliated and was trying hard to hold back her tears. Her look of distress was genuinely pitiful.

As the situation reached a standstill, a lady dressed in simple, understated clothes stepped out of a private room. With a calm demeanor and a gentle voice, she addressed William, "Wasn't this ruby tiara reserved for me? Why is it being sold to someone else?"

Everyone looked up, and Viola's face instantly turned ashen.

They knew each other. The woman's name was Kayla Lloyd. Her uncle was Patrick Lloyd, the Minister of Justice. She had married Lawrence Ziegler, the second son of the Marquis of Elderglen. Lawrence had died at the same battle as Thomas.

However, Kayla didn't return to her natal family after Lawrence's death. Instead, she stayed in the Marquis of Elderglen's family as a widow and adopted a son, ensuring that Lawrence's legacy would continue.

At the moment, Kayla had genuinely meant to help Viola out of a tough spot.