The Man's Decree

Atlas froze in confusion when he heard that. However, his feelings of confusion were quickly replaced by rage. I can’t believe Jared would take advantage of my daughter while I was away!

Atlas was about to kick the door open when Calliope stopped him. She had come to check in on Effie out of concern as well. Upon hearing the moans, however, she had chosen not to enter the room.

“What are you doing?” Calliope asked.

“That b*stard is violating our daughter! I’m going to kill him!” Atlas exclaimed furiously.

“Think about how humiliating it’ll be for Effie if you barge in there right now! Besides, that guy has nowhere to run anyway. We should wait until the sounds stop before entering. Also, it doesn’t sound like Effie is resisting at all,” Calliope said.

Atlas froze when he heard that. After he took a moment to listen carefully, his anger subsided significantly.

Just like that, Atlas and Calliope waited patiently outside the bedroom. Jared was so focused on removing the poison from Effie’s body that he had no idea they were waiting outside.

the floor. In the end, Effie spat out a huge mouthful

he saw that. He then removed the silver

for her clothes. After getting dressed, she raised her hand,

poison from your body! Why are you attacking me?”

seeing the black-colored blood on the floor, Effie knew that Jared had indeed saved her life by removing the poison. However, she couldn’t bring herself to

have to thank me for saving your

make demands after taking advantage of me?” Effie

nearly died of exhaustion? If anything, you’re the

glared at Jared but didn’t know what to say in response. “If anyone asks, you mustn’t

Your father will kill me if I say a

to let Atlas know

going to keep me from finding out?” Atlas yelled as he kicked the door open and stormed into the