By the estimates made they were worth more than the money raised upon them by mortgage, and by the deeds of sale the balance was to be paid to Matilde.

This, with Bosio's property, was enough to make her independent, and, for the time being, Veronica allowed her to live in the house.
Lamberto Squarci was called in constantly, as having been Macomer's agent.

By agreement, Veronica caused the accounts of the estate to be balanced from Macomer's books, so that everything appeared to be in order, and she formally took over her fortune from Matilde and Cardinal Campodonico, who knew nothing of the true state of affairs.

Since Veronica knew everything and was satisfied, it was not necessary that he should be informed of what had taken place, and this secrecy was the keeping of Veronica's promise that Matilde should be safe.
When all was settled upon a permanent basis, Veronica found herself still exceedingly rich.

Matilde was provided for.