The Man's Decree

Despite all the nonsense Astrid was spewing, Jared didn’t even get to interrupt. “Jared, it turns out that you still miss my sister. In that case, why haven’t you visited us in such a long time? My sister has even been calling out your name in her sleep.”

Millie, who had come forward, asked in a teasing tone. “I… I was just too busy and didn’t manage to find the time,” Jared replied in embarrassment.

“That’s not going to be a problem going forward. We’ll be seeing each other very often.” A look of delight flashed across Millie’s face. “Why?” Jared was stunned.

“Cecilia has decided to move Crimson Palace here. Being near to each other, we’ll be able to meet frequently.” Millie finished with a giggle.

Cecilia to make such a momentous decision. In response to Jared’s silence, Millie continued, “Cecilia

that, Millie skipped away to catch up with her sister. Dumbfounded, Jared didn’t know

with, he didn’t expect Cecilia to join the fray. More than an hour later, most of the guests had

their true intentions for

one table in particular that Jared was terrified to approach-the one where Cecilia and Astrid were

know whose bright idea it was to concentrate all the women at a

gathered there, he couldn’t

steeled himself and walked over. After all, he had to show his appreciation to Cecilia

every single one of the women’s gazes fell upon him. The pressure he

Jingle, thank you for coming all this way. Here’s a toast to you.” Upon finishing his sentence awkwardly, Jared downed

a discreet laugh from Cecilia before she, too, downed her drink completely. “Ladies, please continue to enjoy yourselves while

Jared was done mumbling a reply, he quickly turned and left as if he was fleeing. Behind him, the clear sounds of

of his rounds, Jared joined Verner’s table. Since all of them were young and talented martial artists,