Cecilia looked . . . genuinely surprised, at Ashton's statement. She might not have realized that she was actually in a position to be the new Marquessa if it turned out both her siblings were totally unfit, rather than just one.<strong>"Oh . . I guess what we're doing is technically a coup of the Duchy. I umm . . well . . thank you for choosing to side with me. I appreciate the help. We'll need all the help that we can get I think . ."</strong><br/><br/>With Valerie showing up again, she gave the woman a little smile and wave. It seemed she was popular tonight!