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.

potato and tossing it between her hands. Isaac reached. over, took it from her, and gently blew on it before rubbing it between

It’ll

him, taking a bite of the soft, sweet flesh. The warmth and sweetness filled her mouth, and she blew on it a couple of times before

glanced at Isaac

“It’s nothing. I can

He pinched

began peeling it. After a moment,

second before accepting it. I could’ve peeled it myself,

you, just eat. Everyone can

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Chapter 1212

look. “You’re always nosy and talk

a senior guild member too,

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

“How’s the sweet potato? Is

Gerald earlier, right? About how it’s hard to understand why he would risk going to such a place at

Violet asked as she

odd. But the Quinton family has no reason to associate with those Sandorians. There’s no need

that obvious, then?” Violet retorted. “He did

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