Barbara sat in her store, which was bustling with visitors every day. Noblewomen came to get a new dress or to chat with her. She targeted the women whose husbands had contracts or deals with Marquis Reylson, swaying their opinions to influence them to terminate their work with the Marquis by reminding them of the rumours surrounding him.
She had managed to convince most of the women, but she had yet to receive a response from Vivien, so she was waiting. If she did not get an answer soon, she would look for a replacement the next day. There were still five days remaining until she and Kristie were scheduled to go to Mermaid Lake.
Barbara sighed as she felt the weight of her uncertainty crushing down on her. Suddenly, Vivien walked in. The two greeted each other and sat facing one another.
