Chapter 122: Kicked out?!
"It’s both," she admitted finally. "Dimitri has worked so hard to become the person he is. He doesn’t have a noble title, but he acts nobler than most of the people I’ve met. I just... I want people like him to have a chance."
Would it be wrong of her to wish this? Should she just conform to the role thrust upon her? No, she was brought here for a reason. And although she still didn’t know why, she would carve a place for herself in this world.
Only a few get the power to implement change, she will prove herself worthy of being a noble.
The Duchess’s gaze softened, and for a moment, Adeline thought she saw a flicker of approval. "You have a good heart, Adeline. But remember, nobility is not about bestowing titles. It is about earning respect and trust. Dimitri does not need my title to prove his worth. He is already noble in his own right."
The conversation with the Duchess stayed with her long after the night ended. It was a turning point that shaped her understanding of what it meant to lead and serve.
And as she left the study, the weight of her title felt a little less like a burden and a little more like a calling.
Adeline groaned softly as the morning sunlight hit. She tried to shield her eyes as the brightness nudged her awake. She blinked a few times, her mind slowly catching up to the day. Something felt off.
She sat up and glanced at the clock. She started getting nervous, she was late! Late for etiquette classes! Normally, someone would have come to wake her by now, ensuring she was on time for her lessons.
Adeline tossed aside the blanket and rushed into the hallway to see if anyone was around.
The estate was unusually lively, with an air of excitement buzzing around. Servants bustled to and fro, carrying trays, arranging flowers, and chatting in hushed but cheerful tones. Were they celebrating something?
She shrugged, was this a divorce party for the Duchess? She could get on board with that. Celebrate getting rid of that sucker! Cheers!