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.

as he didn’t expect Cecilia to make such a momentous decision. In response to Jared’s silence, Millie continued, “Cecilia

with her sister.

already had enough women to deal with, he didn’t expect Cecilia to join the fray. More than an hour

their true intentions for

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

it was to concentrate all the women at a single table. Seated there were Cecilia, Astrid, Evangeline, Lizbeth,

couldn’t help but worry about a fight breaking out

he had to show his appreciation to Cecilia for traveling such at great distance to attend the

gazes fell upon him. The pressure he felt was more intense than when he faced a

Here’s a toast to you.” Upon finishing his sentence awkwardly, Jared downed his

on Jared’s face elicited a discreet laugh from Cecilia before she, too, downed her drink completely. “Ladies, please continue to enjoy yourselves while I entertain the other

reply, he quickly turned and left as if he was fleeing. Behind him,

joined Verner’s table. Since all of them were young and talented martial