36. Wealth
In the carriage, her mother is shrewd. "I see you enjoyed the company of the Viscount of Grantham."
Cora tries to keep her answer nonchalant.
"Countess is a worthy title," her mother continues. And I think he'd consider you. I've made enquiries and it seems the Grantham estate is in great danger. Your fortune would certainly be worth having."
Cora doesn't believe in marrying for love, not with what she's seeking, but despises the way her mother states the facts, taking what's been an enjoyable evening and transforming it into a matter of facts and figures, a cold business transaction.
A/N: I didn't have the motivation to post on Friday. I'll post another one tomorrow to make up for it and get me back on track.