The Man's Decree

Upon hearing that, Juliet quickly stepped in front of Jared. “Father, you can’t harm him. He’s Mr. Barclay’s disciple. If you dare to hurt him, I’ll never speak to you again.”

“Fine. I won’t harm him. You claim you’re not smitten, yet you’re standing up for him, even threatening to disregard your father. I’m just going to have a chat with him. I won’t lay a hand on him. After all, I can’t possibly hand over my daughter to a man I know nothing about,” Gael replied helplessly.

Jared gently patted Juliet’s shoulder, saying, “Juliet, you should go. I believe Mr. Ortiz won’t harm me. I’ll have a good chat with him.”

Upon hearing Jared’s words, Juliet nodded and then stepped out.

As soon as Juliet stepped out of the grand hall, Gael’s expression instantly turned incredibly cold, losing all traces of the warmth he had just displayed.

Upon seeing the sudden change in Gael’s countenance, Jared couldn’t help but shudder inwardly.

“Brat, who exactly are you? Why are you trying to get close to my daughter?” Gael asked in a chilling tone.

Flame Sect. My name is Axel

Barclay’s disciple? There’s no way Mr. Barclay could take in a disciple like you who could destroy the Death Trap Formation so casually. I suspect your abilities are not below Mr. Barclay’s How much money did you give to Mr. Barclay?

had just managed to deceive Juliet by reducing the potency of the Death Trap

Gael could see through

nor do I wish to harm Juliet in any way. I joined the Violet Flame

the fire fusion technique, but do you really think I

Violet Flame Sect, I had told you the truth in other aspects. My

his true identity. After all, it

leave. If If you can’t be honest with me, why should I teach you?” Gael waved his hand, signaling Jared

Ortiz, why is this

altered your appearance, yet you claim your identity is genuine. Do you think you can fool me like a three-year-old child? Since you lack sincerity, why should I bother teaching you?”

He hadn’t anticipated Gael would be