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However, on their way out, Rafael and Sophie were stopped by Jacob.
Since the dowry was to be moved into the storeroom today, an inventory check would be conducted. The missing pearls would definitely need to be reported.
Jacob knew the dowry items had been registered at the local government office, with both a ledger and a gift list. If anything was missing, it would be immediately noticed during the inventory check.
When the Mystic Pearls were delivered, they were sent in a jar. Jacob had seen the gift list, and while it didn’t specify the exact number of pearls in each jar, there were some details written down. Even if it hadn’t been explicitly noted, this matter needed to be reported to Rafael and Sophie-they couldn’t let Eleanor get away with this.
As Jacob spoke, Rafael’s expression darkened immediately. “Are you sure she took them?”
“Yes, I’m sure. They were indeed given to her, and when Gillian took them, the guards saw it with their
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own eyes. It’s just that exposing her on the spot wasn’t appropriate.”
Rafael believed Jacob. This was exactly the kind of thing his mother would do.
It wasn’t that Helen had any designs on Sophie’s dowry-she wouldn’t go that far. But she was obsessed with her reputation and showing bff.
Despite consistently being outmaneuvered by Eleanor and Jessica, she kept trying to curry favor with them, always rushing to subject herself to their scorn.
“I’ll go myself after we return from the palace,” Rafael said.
Sophie was utterly speechless after hearing this.
Was there something seriously wrong with her new mother-in-law?
How could Helen give Sophie’s dowry to Eleanor? For what reason? To preserve her dignity, or to make Eleanor think Helen could control her new daughter-in-law?
Sophie despised people who couldn’t see things clearly. She knew exactly what kind of attitude Helen had toward Eleanor and Jessica, and how the mother-daughter duo treated Helen.
What Sophie couldn’t understand was why Helen, who usually strutted around the palace with confidence, was so afraid of Eleanor and her daughter.
Did they really have the power to cause harm?
Hearing Rafael’s plan, Sophie said, “You don’t need to go. This is a matter between women. I can handle it.”
“What?”
But then, Rafael thought for a moment.
It might be appropriate, but Eleanor wasn’t someone easy to deal with. If she decided to deny everything. that would make things very difficult.
“I’ll be fine on my own. If we can’t even recover a few pearls, we’ll never be able to hold our own in these circles again. But first, I’ll speak to my mother-in-law and find out what’s going on. Why did she give the pearls to Grand Princess Eleanor?” Sophie said.
Helen, who had prepared meticulously for this moment, finally saw her son enter, hand in hand with Sophie.
The scene before Helen was truly pleasing to the eye.
Her son was handsome, and Sophie was beautiful. Both of them exuded a cold, imposing match as husband and wife.
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Just a moment ago, Gillian had rushed in to report that it had been confirmed Sophie was indeed chaste, and that she had only consummated her marriage with Rafael the previous night. Helen was quite satisfied with this news, though her satisfaction was limited to the fact that Sophie pure. As for this being Sophie’s second marriage, she hadn’t fully come to terms with it yet. Helen sat upright, her demeanor proud, and her gaze carried an air of authority.
Suppressing his anger, Rafael led Sophie forward by the hand. They knelt down, and bowed their heads in greeting
Gillian, holding a tray, stood to the side and spoke. “The new bride offers a toast to Lady Helen!”
Sophie took the cup, respectfully offering it to Helen with both hands. “Mother, please have some wine.”
Helen waited for a moment. It was only when she saw the anger brewing in Rafael’s eyes that she slowly. extended her hand to accept the drink. She took a small sip and then set the cup aside. “Hand her the gift,” Helen said slowly, her voice laced with a natural haughtiness.
Gillian set down the tray and took out a pair of stag and dove motive bangles, smiling as she placed them on Sophie’s wrists.
“These are a gift from Lady Helen to the new bride. The new bride should bow and thank her for this honor.”
Since her mother-in-law had given her a gift, Sophie was obliged to bow and express her gratitude. It was customary, and she complied.
After thanking Helen, Sophie stood up, and Helen began rubbing her neck. “I didn’t sleep well last night. The noise kept me up all night, and now I have a bit of a headache. Come over and massage my head.” “No need to rush, Rafael said coldly. “There’s something I need to ask you first, Mom. Did you, by any chance, take a few Mystic Pearls from Sophie’s dowry and give them to Aunt Eleanor last night?” Helen froze, her eyes immediately darting away-an obvious sign of guilt.
Realizing she had been caught, she quickly blustered, “Who’s been spreading such nonsense? I’ll have their tongue cut out!”
Rafael pressed on, “Mom, just tell me-did you or did you not? If you did, say yes. If you didn’t, say no.” Helen feared nothing more than the sight of her son with that stern expression-it was exactly the same as when the late king was angry.
When the late king was enraged, Helen could still rely on her charms to appease him. But trying to do the same with her son was utterly useless. Not only would it fail, but his gaze would also cut through her like knives
Under the intense pressure of her son’s gaze, Helen shot a glance at Gillian. Taking the cue, Gillian dropped to her knees.
“Please, Your Highnesses, don’t be angry. It’s all my fault.”
Gillian then confessed everything about the bet between Eleanor and Helen, sparing no detail.
Helen glared at Gillian-how could she not keep even a small matter like this hidden?
After hearing the whole story, Sophie gave Rafael a reassuring look, signaling him not to lose his temper.
She then said, “It’s just a few Mystic Pearls. If Mother wants them, I can offer them as a token of respect. Since Grand Princess Eleanor said that if I don’t ask you for them, she would return the pearls and even pay you three thousand silver coins, then that’s easily settled.
“Today, you can accompany me to Grand Princess Eleanor’s palace. Il explain the situation to her in person. Grand Princess Eleanor is reasonable. Since she made the bet, she’ll honor it, return the pearls to you, and give you the three thousand silver coins.”
Helen’s eyes lit up. “You’re not upset? You’re not angry? I took your dowry, and you’re not angry?
Was Sophie really this generous?
Sophie smiled. “It’s just a few pearls. I’d be happy to give them all to you, Mother. There’s nothing to be upset about. But those pearls are valuable, and it would be a shame if they ended up in someone else’s hands, don’t you think? We can’t let her have them for nothing”
Helen clapped her hands in delight. “Excellent! I’ve won! I’ll go with you to Grand Princess Eleanor’s palace right now, demand the pearls back, and get those three thousand silver coins.
“The Gilded Tower cost me quite a bit of money, and I’ve never earned a single coin from it. Now, getting three thousand silver coins from them would just make up for what I gave them last time.”
“The Gilded Tower?” Sophie asked, her tone laced with intrigue. “Was that jewelry shop something and Grand Princess Eleanor started together?”