CHAPTER FIVEAll through dinner, Sir Christopher kept their guest entertained with stories of his equine triumphs.
Lord Waterford was most interested in horseracing and expressed his desire to increase his own stable.
Valeria took little part in the conversation.
She was content to listen to Papa and ponder Lord Waterford’s proposal.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt it could be an excellent idea. Should she, after his castle had been put into order, decide that she could not face marriage with his Lordship, then certainly she would have acquired the foundation of a career.
Helping wealthy owners to make the most of their homes was something that Valeria knew she would enjoy.
She had helped her mother choose fabrics and wall coverings, had gone with her to dealers to f
