Chapter 164

Julian paused. Then, he said, “I already told you that we have to put up a realistic act. You need to move back into the villa and your room.”

With that said, he watched the servants setting things up in the bedroom silently before heading downstairs.

“Mr. Carter.”

Mr. Carter was in the kitchen, speaking with the chef about the next day’s dishes. When he heard Julian calling him, cold sweat broke out on his head.

“S–Sir…”

“Come with me to my study.”

“I’ll go with you, sir,” Noel said.

Usually, Noel only stayed in the villa if he had something to do. However, he hadn’t left today. Julian studied. the father–son pair and instantly understood.

“Alright.”

the study closed behind them, Noel knelt before Julian. Mr. Carter followed quietly and stood in the doorway, placing his ear to the door to listen to what was happening

the heavy wooden door

get up, but his tone became more frigid. “This disobedience

had gone

Noel replied, not arguing. “Please do as you see fit, sir.”

Mr.

something unreadable. “Then what are you doing, kneeling to

kneeling because I know my father was wrong. As his son and the highly paid assistant and child raised by your family, I was also at fault because I didn’t stop

in his

defense from Noel put him in a

However…

at Noel. “There’s a whip on the bookshelves. Whip yourself ten times. Treat this as a warning and punishment. I won’t pursue the matter with Mr. Carter,

that said, he stood abruptly, swiftly headed for the door, and opened

the room. Julian easily sidestepped the old man, clearly

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