While speaking to her husband about her intention to buy a plot of land had been followed by a family meeting where her in-laws accused Yèyé of plotting to kill their son, Adémọ́lá never argued when she asked for money to buy a new necklace. Sometimes he spoke about how vain she was in an almost admiring tone, and Yèyé responded by insisting she could not wear outdated jewellery. And as Aunty Bíọ́lá had instructed, she never said a word about the resale value of each item.
