Chapter 804

The Kingsley family delivered fifty thousand silver coins, claiming the payment settled the matter concerning the women. Gemma continued to lament their poverty, insisting they had little money left and that fifty thousand silver coins had severely depleted their resources.

Carissa cut off her sobs and said, “His Majesty has ordered you to produce one hundred thousand silver coins—no less. In three days, your son will be executed, and your family members may see him for the last time.”

Gemma, of course, wanted to see her son; he was, after all, the child she had carried for nine long months. But when she saw the cold look in Martin’s eyes, her tears resumed.

“What good would it do to see him? It would only deepen the pain and the anger. He has committed such terrible things that our family cannot accept him,” she said.

“Indeed, he is guilty of unforgivable crimes. Perhaps it is better not to see him,” Martin echoed.

They were eager to distance themselves from Henry. It wasn’t that they didn’t care for their son; he was as good as dead, and it was better if the family remained uninvolved.

Carissa had merely fulfilled her duty to inform the Kingsley family. Whether they chose to see Henry was entirely their decision. Since they opted not to, she accepted the payment and dismissed them.

Fifty thousand silver coins—it was a carefully calculated amount. The Kingsley family understood the art of negotiation. Producing one hundred thousand silver coins at once would suggest they had no financial difficulties. They also believed Salvador would provide a portion of the funds seized from Eleanor, so they aimed to pay as little as possible. However, their payment could not be short by a single coin.

The next day, they brought the remaining fifty thousand silver coins. Carissa accepted the money and allocated a portion to the women returning home. She made it clear that they were no longer to be referred to as concubines. They were now free and independent, no longer anyone's property.

However, many women, both young and old, had daughters and were reluctant to leave. Most chose to go to Pearwater Convent.

Carmen would not be going to the convent, so Violet needed to monitor her movements. Chaya would also remain. Hayden had made it clear that she would not be allowed to leave until she ceased being a pig (presumably a metaphor).

Lionel sent Malcolm's mistress, Casey, to Pearwater Convent. While Carissa was busy with arrangements, she noticed Lionel bringing Casey in. Upon seeing this, she instructed her staff to prepare accordingly.

Lionel looked at Carissa with pleading eyes. “May I speak with you, Commander Sinclair?”

Carissa handed the list to Violet, then replied to Lionel, “Let’s step outside. It’s inappropriate for you to be here with all the women.”

“Of course, thank you!” Lionel led the way outside.

The final "+25 BONUS" seems unrelated and should be removed.