Chapter Ten
Gwendolyn didn’t bother knocking, she just walked straight into her father’s study. He was at his desk, a pile of papers and assorted ledgers scattered around him. He looked up and then frowned.
“What is it, my sweet? Is there something wrong?”
“Yes, there is.” She strode straight up to his desk and pointed an accusing finger at him. “You! You told the world what my dowry would be, and now I am getting proposals of marriage left and right. Do you know that I just had to send away the third one in four days? Four days! Three marriage proposals! All from men who wanted nothing more than your money. Well, and one who wanted you to take him on as your business partner.” She took in a deep breath and tried to calm herself.
“Three? Is that all? I thought there would be a great de
