Chapter 156

Rebecca was furious, and her face twisted into an ugly expression.

Though a hundred gold coins were a substantial amount, their journey to the battlefield wasn’t driven by the prospect of rewards.

Knowing that Barrett had been on the verge of promotion but was demoted due to taking the fall for Aurora, Rebecca was particularly upset. Adding to her frustration was the fact that Aurora’s failed command during the siege had resulted in both reward and punishment, leaving Barrett with only a hundred gold coins.

The news nearly gave her a stroke.

Her health, already fragile, deteriorated further from repeated bouts of anger, leading her to faint during the night.

She had to call for a doctor, who administered acupuncture to revive her. But now, with the need to buy medicine again, she had already exhausted her funds. The money for the tea party had been borrowed, and with only a hundred gold coins received, there was barely enough to cover debts, let alone purchase much-needed medic