Having tasted poverty, Carrie had learned to always have a backup plan.

She started saving the money Mr. Longbottom gave her.

Even if they were to go separate ways in the future, she would have some savings instead of relying on Trenton to give her a few thousand dollars as allowance every month.

“Mr. Longbottom, does the host of the banquet know who I am?”

“They don’t know your true identity. I’ve arranged for a wife from a wealthy family in Wiltspoon to take you there. Remember, you’re Mrs