I had asked Maxwell once why his father had taken such a vehement dislike to me. “Not vehement, Lion.” “Vehement, Maxwell. Why?” “He doesn’t think you bring anything to the table.” “If he’s considering position and fortune, he’s very nearly right. But I’m not convinced it’s not because of Evelyn.” Maxwell knew what I meant but didn’t know how to say anything about it.
What is the deal with Evelyn? Clearly there is backstory here but we aren’t being told what it is. Did Evelyn try to court Emma and was rejected in favor of Maxwell?
