(Spoiler) there is now an opening at the County level. The real danger right now is that Sparrow or Coradel might get promoted to Countess. the Duke and Duchess are of houses that overlook the Liam thing. They need folks they KNOW they can trust not to be corrupted. Between that, despite being at the 'baron level' both ladies are now on the consideration list. But that, however logical in game, will require some juggling.