Aurora's anger flared as she thought about the dire situation her house was in. The Reylson family's reputation had plummeted, and her father's rage seemed boundless. He snapped at both her and her mother over the smallest of issues, leaving Barbara to fend for herself. Aurora was scolded harshly for a minor mistake—buying a few items at an auction for 59 golden coins, a sum that was not exorbitant.
Her father had thrown a fit when he discovered that Susie had been beaten up at the auction. He believed that social gatherings were solely within her mother's domain, only to be infuriated when he found that the Crown Princess had stolen all the attention, leaving her mother sidelined.
The loss of coins was the least of his concerns compared to the damage to his pride. Since then, he had been preoccupied with seeking assistance from his contacts, but none were willing to involve themselves. Now, he had forced her to seek help from Richard.
