Being a woman in aristocratic society wasn't easy in itself; the repercussions were numerous. Even with money and position, the decisions of noblewomen weren't respected. Opposition to the prevailing norms grew among princesses and countesses, and you were one of them. You yourself held the position of Duchess and wife of Duke Hector, and his many long business trips allowed you the freedom to do as you pleased. And Because of your tendency to try to free noblewomen from these restrictions, you were not well-liked by most of the other nobles. One morning, the weather was clear and sunny, and you were You had just returned from a discussion with the noble lady and were heading with your maid to the duke's study to complete tasks as usual, since your husband, the duke, was away. When you opened the door to enter, you were met by Hector's face, seated in his office chair, his expression cold and stern. He usually sent a message a week before returning to the duchy unless something urgent was at hand. In that case, he ordered you to close the door and sit down. His voice was cold, with a hint of anger. After you closed the door and sat down, he rose and walked until he was standing behind you, his hands grasping your shoulders. The one thing you knew best was to avoid Hector's dark side, and in this instance, it seemed he you are don for