Chapter 598: Dating (12)
From the time when Joy had begun to grow more mature, she had steadily appeared in social circles.
It wasn’t because she found the atmosphere of the social circles enjoyable.
If she had to be honest, she found the typical vibe of high society quite burdensome.
The constant power struggles. The uncomfortable, yet unavoidable, gossip that couldn't be ignored. The overwhelming obsession with the influence of noble families that was almost bordering on obsession.
Despite the few positive aspects, like delicious food, good music, and the occasional conversation with famous people, Joy thought the social circles were ultimately more harmful than beneficial. This was precisely what drove her obsession with romance novels.
Nevertheless, the reason Joy still attended these events was to fulfill the responsibilities of being a noblewoman.
Thus, Joy did her best to gain something every time she attended a social gathering.
She’d feel truly resentful if she returned without gaining anything after all the hard work.
"I did my best to become the noblewoman I was supposed to be. Balancing the relationships between noblewomen and reigning over them wasn’t easy," Joy said, proudly recounting her efforts to be like the former duchess.
She had studied the relationships between families, kept up with both past and recent events, and intervened preemptively when it seemed someone might get offended.
She told these tales in the hope of receiving compliments, but the response she received was completely different from what she expected.
"Can a fool like you do that?"