The Man's Decree

“You’re being far too modest. This is all down to your exceptional talent. Now that you’re the leader of Violet Flame Sect, its future development depends on you,” Gael chirped.

“No, no. My position as sect leader is only temporary. Once I’ve resolved the issues at hand, I’ll have to leave. When that time comes, I’ll pass on the leadership to Juliet,” Jared hurriedly said.

Jared thought that Gael had appointed him the new sect leader to pass the position on to Juliet eventually.

The other elders might disagree if Gael passed the sect leader position to Juliet.

After all, the position of Violet Flame Sect’s sect leader wasn’t by hereditary succession. Hence, Gael passing the position to his daughter would appear rather inappropriate.

If Jared were to hand the position to Jared, that would effectively shut the others up.

had interpreted it in such a way, but he was mistaken. That wasn’t Gael’s intention at all. He sincerely wanted Jared to take up the mantle as the

the sect leader. That is unless you

Jared hastily waved

simply couldn’t marry

Even though Josephine’s current whereabouts were unknown, Jared

with quite a few of them, he wouldn’t have given his first wedding to

“What’s the matter? Do

you would be smitten. However, I already have a girlfriend and

hearing that, Juliet instantly burst into laughter. She was

common for a man to have multiple wives. Moreover, if they developed feelings for each other,

inconsequential. All that matters is that I have a place in your heart.” Juliet moved closer to Jared,

so astonishing that it left

drawing herself closer to Jared at that moment, even

was the disparity, the

all, Juliet had already taken the initiative to that extent. It would

that night when he accidentally caught a glimpse of Juliet’s body. His heart still raced as the thought surfaced in