I don't think Verity sees it that way. Back in those days Niomi worked part time while completing her degree and was starting to earn money from her blog and youtube. And I think she is genuinely proud that Niomi published a cookbook, bought her own place, and became a skincare brand owner. I don't know what she thinks now, but I'm sure Niomi is footing her own bills for her pretty lavish lifestyle, so Verity can't really complain. And I think the whole family just really liked Marcus (and of course he was of similar background) and thought he was a decent, reliable guy, which he probably is. She was probably okay with Marcus eventually being replaced by almost royal Joe, but I'm sure she didn't just like him for his assets.Okay but hear me out: Verity seems sweet as a mom (although let's not forget the nouveau riche Tory aesthetic and covid views and the library wallpaper) but it does seem like she raised Niomi to not really have a direction or a work ethic, and Marcus may have been "part of the family" but is it at all possible that she also just wanted Niomi to bag him quickly because he had become a YouTube cash cow? She must have been gutted when Niomi broke up with him for many reasons. Hopefully Daisy Mae will take one look at her sister's disastrous love choices and grow better taste in men. Or just a brain and sense of self, that would be better too.