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.

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

leader. That is unless you marry Juliet. She might be able to share your burdens, then,”

Jared

simply couldn’t

that his first wedding must be with Josephine. Even though Josephine’s current whereabouts were unknown, Jared firmly believed

involved with quite a few

“What’s the matter? Do you think

it’s not that. You have an amazing figure and flawless skin and are breathtakingly beautiful. Any man who lays eyes on you would be smitten. However, I already have a girlfriend and several

laughter. She was under

“What does it matter? Since you can’t take a wife, let Juliet be your confidante. In Ethereal Realm, it’s pretty common for a man to have multiple wives. Moreover, if they developed feelings for each other, it’s perfectly normal for them

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

it left Judd and the others

was willingly drawing herself closer to Jared at that moment, even offering

was the disparity, the

to that extent. It would be akin to rejecting

Jared couldn’t help but recall that night when he accidentally caught a glimpse of Juliet’s body. His heart still raced as