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.

news blew Jared away, as he didn’t expect Cecilia to make such a momentous decision. In response to Jared’s silence,

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

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

of their true intentions for coming, Jared treated everyone present as his honored

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

all the women at a single table. Seated there were

many of them gathered there, he couldn’t help but worry about a fight

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

him. The pressure he felt was more intense than when

Jingle, thank you for coming all this way. Here’s a toast to you.” Upon finishing 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

quickly turned and left as if he

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