Chapter 370

Carissa deliberated for a moment before ordering that Eric be brought in for questioning.

In the side room, a charcoal stove was set up with a fire poker roasting over it. After a while, the fire poker was glowing red-hot halfway through.

Seeing this, Eric was so frightened that he nearly wet his pants. He fell to his knees and pleaded, "Your Highness, spare me! Please spare me!"

Carissa sat upright, frowning slightly. "Why would I want your life? I just need you to answer a few questions truthfully."

Eric nodded vigorously. "I will tell you everything I know."

Carissa held up the purchase ledger. "Is Jessica aware that you've been purchasing cheap, rough goods?"

"Yes, of course! She was the one who instructed us to get them."

"Did you inform her that the gold used in the jewelry is impure and might cause problems?"

Eric's eyes shifted nervously as he replied, "I did mention it, but Lady Jessica said it didn't matter. She said if there were problems in a few years, we'd be clo