Chapter 1212

After seeing Derek off, Carissa exchanged a few words with Jacob before joining Violet and Isaac to roast sweet potatoes by the fire.

Jacob had taken charge of the matters at the gentlemen’s retreat and would keep an eye on things.

The two of them were discussing Gerald’s situation.

Violet shook her head, clearly still in disbelief. “If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it.”

Isaac, who had traveled widely, was equally stunned. “I’ve seen all sorts of things, but nothing like this. A man of his age, with such a high position–why would he go to such a place?”

From what they had observed, Gerald’s visit to the gentlemen’s retreat hadn’t involved anything truly scandalous–he had simply called for a few courtesans, had a drink, listened to some music, and perhaps enjoyed a bit of light touch.

Gerald had been Sigmund’s teacher. Sigmund, who was known for his disdain for anything related to male attractions–so much so that it bordered on revulsion.

As Sigmund’s mentor, Gerald had naturally assisted him in governing the kingdom after he ascended to the throne. Given the cautious and humble nature of the Quinton family in their earlier

years, one would expect Gerald to share Sigmund’s aversion to such things

But now, in his later years, it was as if something had been lifted from him. He no longer cared, recklessly venturing into the gentlemen’s retreat without a second thought.

sweet potato and tossing it between her hands. Isaac reached. over, took it from her, and gently blew on it before rubbing it between his palms to peel it.

It’ll

of the soft, sweet flesh. The warmth and sweetness filled her

watching the exchange, raised an eyebrow and glanced at Isaac in

nonchalantly. “It’s nothing. I can peel one for

He pinched

After a moment, he

a second before accepting it. I could’ve peeled it

just eat.

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Chapter 1212

a look. “You’re always nosy

“I have a senior guild member too, but he’s

agrees with everything you say. After all, the entire Inferno Guild

to Carissa. “How’s the

of it. She slowly peeled the rest. “You were talking about Lord Gerald earlier, right? About how it’s hard to understand why he would risk

it strange?” Violet asked as she

odd. But the Quinton family has

“He did go looking

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