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.

disciple of Violet Flame Sect. My name is Axel Chadwick. I didn’t intentionally approach Juliet.” Jared feigned innocence as

I suspect your abilities are not below Mr. Barclay’s How much money did you give to Mr. Barclay? What

the potency of the Death Trap Formations,

expected that Gael

I wish to harm Juliet in any way.

Gael scrutinized Jared. “I do indeed know the fire fusion technique, but do you really

had told you the truth in

his true identity. After all, it was too shocking and could potentially

me, why should I teach you?” Gael waved his hand, signaling Jared

is this so?” Jared frowned in

you think you can fool me like a three-year-old child? Since

Gael would be so observant, even keenly noticed he had concealed his