A Swift Dismissal

Eleanor's patience had limits. She had liked Fiona in the past, thinking she was ambitious and a strong woman. But ever since she ran off to Belmont, claiming it was for a seven-year pact, Eleanor had lost interest.

She thought, 'Does she really think all the women in the world were dead? Nathaniel is supposed to wait for her for seven years?'

Fiona continued, "Eleanor, I heard that secretary is y