Ophelia’s PoV I was in the process of getting ahold of myself when Erica placed a hand on my shoulder. It’s been quite a journey since we arrived at the party. It seems today that everyone made it their mission to harass me for choosing a woman as a partner. “Child, are you feeling overwhelmed? Should I do something to make them know their place? I may be thrown away by the Avon family, but I know a thing or two when handling noble ladies who don’t know their place.” I shook my head no after I heard Erica’s offers. Even though it sounds tempting but I don’t think I can let the former duchess or my mother continue to protect me from these kinds of people. Sometimes, even I need to step up and fully grasp my title and status, right? What’s the point of being the successor if I don’t kn

