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Ellie looked out of the window at the bustling city outside as she considered her friend's words.  "Good that this has happened is something I do agree with. It's difficult to see as my sisters did not really manage anything correctly.  It's a shame really, but I am glad to return to Europe finally. I've been avoiding the place for a long time. I've been meaning to visit my father's grave again for a long time.  I'd like to take my mother's ashes to him, which I know she would want as her final resting place."

"I didn't know your siblings were cruel enough to disrespect your mother like that.  From what I knew of your mother I can't imagine that she would have been anything but kind to them when they were children." Helen shook her head wistfully as she considered her friend. "I know from our text messages you were worried that Henry was too good for you.  Now at least you don't have to worry about that if you want to continue to pursue him."

"He is a CEO who made the 30 under 30 Forbes List.  By all accounts his career should continue to rise and he should accomplish a lot more impressive things.  I also found out he did make his money before he inherited. He took out his own student loans for business school as well.  Everything about him is impressive. Yes, I was a professional NASCAR driver, but I don't have any accomplishments. My career was very mediocre for the most part.  I never really won any major titles. I'm not on lists. I just made enough prize money to get by. I didn't tell anyone, but by the time I would have died there would have just been enough for Nolan to graduate.  Now that I have this this baronry, the gap between us is less, but it's still noticeable. If we did go out people would probably say I only got my money because of who my father was and luck. I don't think Henry or I would like that." She put her elbow on the table while she spoke of her insecurity. "I wish this change has been more meaningful. It's just farmland and a museum if you look at it critically. The plus in all of this is Henry is really good at management so he is actually really excited to straighten things out.  I'm not sure, but I have a feeling that he might stay married to me just to be a Lord. Imagine two Chinese Americans inheriting a piece of British history. It would be booming business if we capitalized on how strange this is. I know that excites him as a CEO whose trapped in his company by politics.  This is a bit of an escape for him. I'm glad to see the spark of innovation, but I doubt that if I stayed with him it would melt into the love I want."

"What is love these days?  I don't think staying married to such a valuable person would be unwise.  You're not depend on him by any means. You have your own money know and he's not the type to screw you out of your own money.  He's nice to you and your friends. Henry even though he is photographed with other women, he's never given you a reason to believe he is cheating publically.  The partnership between is strong from your hospital experience. Nolan likes him. You have all the pieces there to pure gold. I just hope and pray that you guys fixing up this crazy house to a tourist trap can really help you guys put the pieces together to work it out."

"That's kind of a messed up way to look at the situation, Helen." Ellie looked a bit unsettled by her friend's assessment. "You always talk about how the most important thing to you in life is love and being loved.  To hear such straightforward advice from you really shocks me. I have always seen you as following your heart."

"You are following your heart and being practical at the same time," Helen reminded Ellie. "I would never be in your situation. You're a much kinder person than I am and someone like Henry would never consider me.  I wouldn't have the patience to deal with someone like Henry anyways. His strange hot and cold method of dealing with you always makes me feel like he's not completely committed to you.  It makes me sad that if there is some shadowy beautiful model he's been doing, then all of these wonderful things that have happened to you will lose their luster. I don't want that to happen to you now that you've finally gotten better.  I'll make sure to give him a piece of my mind if he really doesn't treat you better. I hope something clears his mind that you're a perfect match for him, but I know men aren't that simple."

Ellie shrugged as she finished her coffee.  "You can say that again. I too do wish that men were more simple.  However, I do understand now why someone as amazing as he is would stay single for so long. I have been getting a lot more attention on social media from men who are interested in me.  I'm sure if I check the statistics the upward trend will continue. I hated when I had overzealous fans from racing, but now I'm suddenly a hot commodity again. It's only been what two hours since it was reported on CNN and people are going crazy.  I'm sure this is what Henry meant when he told me to be careful of stalkers and people ripping me off. I just want the money, not the fame."

"Isn't that the typical popstar thing to say?  It isn't good, you're right. But you've got your glasses and scarf so you can pass for one of us commoners, Lady Braye.  I'm sure the flashing lights will be normal for you soon."