Norbert stood up, his authoritative gaze sweeping across the room.

The young men present felt their knees go weak under his stern look.

Among the elders, Norbert was known for his short temper.

Previously, a young man from the Hetfield family had taken a liking to one of the maids and forcefully took her out for drinks after pestering her for days. It was just drinks, nothing more, but when Norbert found out, he broke the young man's legs without a second thought.

Everyone tensed as Norbert seemed on the verge of anger.

They feared Stuart for his reckless behavior, but they feared Norbert for his strict and impartial demeanor.

Those who usually misbehaved found themselves at a loss for words in front of Norbert.

Norbert announced,

to reveal his relationship with Morwenna. Stuart

everyone listened attentively, Norbert pulled Morwenna forward. "This is my precious young friend, Morwenna. She's a real sweetheart, pretty quiet and sometimes too shy to stick up for herself. But that's no excuse for anyone to insult or mock her! From now on, I don't want to hear anyone speak ill of her. If anyone tries to mess

defended

What had she done to deserve such fierce protection from Norbert? Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet

his formidable gaze swept over the

earlier that day, hid in the back, terrified

young and old, were indeed

shaken by Norbert's public defense, especially since Morwenna had been

a maid after all.

woman living in Windcharm Villas wasn't there

Morwenna with Stuart, potentially setting her up as the future

his expression tinged with surprise. Indeed, Stuart was surprised. He had assumed the announcement would be about his and Morwenna's relationship, especially since Morwenna had let it slip to Norbert about being mistreated. Wasn't all this maneuvering meant

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