Only a Marquess Will Do: To Marry a Rogue, Book 4 by Gill Tamara & Gill Tamara

Author:Gill, Tamara & Gill, Tamara
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tamara Gill
Published: 2021-05-09T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

"What is wrong with Nancy, Albert? She is quite perfect for you. She is from Hampshire, her father lives close by, and she's an heiress. If one dare says it, I would suggest she is the answer to your prayers. You ought to court her at the forthcoming country dance, see if you have anything in common other than your wealth and similar upbringing. You may be pleasantly surprised and find you like her very much."

After finding him ensconced here after they had returned from the village, Victoria slumped down on the settee in Albert's library. He had been oddly quiet on the way back to Rosedale in the carriage, and even though she and her mama had kept the conversation going, she could not help but wonder if he was put out with her in some way.

He did not look up from where he sat at the desk, looking over a pile of letters and estate account books. She may be interrupting him, but she could not leave him now. Not when they were so close to finding him the perfect woman to fill the position of a wife in this beautiful house. He would be a fool indeed to let such a wonderful opportunity such as Nancy slip through his fingers.

Victoria did not know a nicer or sweeter-natured woman in London. Other than her sisters, of course.

He sighed, throwing the quill onto the ledger open before him with more force than necessary, spilling a little of the ink. "I have already stated I am not interested in Miss Eberhardt in a romantic sense. Had I been, with us living in such close proximity, I would have already courted her to see if she returned my affections, Victoria. Please know that I shall not be pursuing her."

Victoria came over to the desk, leaning against it. She narrowed her eyes on him, not understanding why he was such a pain about it all. "You wanted my help in finding you a wife. Of teaching you how to go about courting a lady and being less awkward and shy around them. You did very well this morning with Miss Eberhardt. You are improving daily. I do not understand what we're doing if you're not going to take my advice when a suitable lady steps before you."

He leaned back in his chair, running a hand through his hair. She ignored the flutter the action made in her stomach or how ruggedly, flusteredly handsome he looked right at this moment. How could anyone not want to marry him?

Albert was a hidden gem among all the rough stones in society for all his nervousness around women.

Then why do you not have him for yourself?

Victoria thrust the thought aside. Her future was secure, set, and she had already started planning her first trip abroad. That travel did not include a husband and a gaggle of babies holding her back. Marriage was a mistake she would never make again.

"I do need your help in helping me navigate courtship with a woman.

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