Elsewhere in town, Viola's carriage headed for the Wilkins home to claim it, accompanied by the town guards and a man from court. Time had run out for Agatha, and Viola was more than ready to give her a taste of her own medicine.
Viola held the deed and title, which she intended to pass to Eloise in time, so it might return to her cousin, since they remained close. She had no use for the small home, no larger than her bedchamber, and so she would let Eloise take care of it.
Viola could only hope that Eloise wouldn't be so careless with the decision she would make, and let the home fall back into Agatha's hands, as it would save Agatha from ruin.
"She would be wise to stand down this time," Viola said, hoping not to have to raise her hand to Agatha again.
