There was no way to be sure which Selwyn was right in this case, and Liliana fancied herself too much of a proper lady to snort in response to his assumption.

Rage boiled through Liliana's blood. Just he wait, she would remind herself repeatedly. The moment she was married, she could give him every cruel remark under the sun. But young ladies weren't allowed to do that to their brothers in proper society, legitimates or otherwise.

"He'll be there. I would say that you'll see, but little boys aren't allowed at proper society functions." She stated coldly, not bothering to raise her voice like a child before she turned on her heels and left for her party.