The Man's Decree

Chapter 2818 He Knew Himself

“Ms. Pearl, aren't you coming out?” Jared shouted when he realized that Pearl was still inside after he had stepped out of the alchemy room.

“Stop yelling. I'm coming,” Pearl said, her eyes fixed on Roderick.

Finally, she stepped out of the alchemy room.

Pearl knew that if she didn't follow Jared back, she would be punished by Gregory.

“Pearl, can't you stay a little longer? I just want to spend more time with you,” Roderick said.

His voice, filled with longing, stopped Pearl in her tracks, and he suddenly reached out to grab her hand.

“Roderick, I don't want to leave either, but if I don't return, my master will punish me,” Pearl said, looking troubled.

“Pearl, do you know how much I've missed you these past few days?” Roderick said, his face filled with anticipation. “Can't you stay with me a little longer?”

into Roderick's pleading eyes, her heart melted. She nodded and said,

enveloped him as he clasped Pearl's hand as if

first. I'll stay a

at Pearl before turning

could see that Roderick felt nothing for Pearl. Roderick was only playing games with her.

why Roderick was doing this, Jared didn't know, nor did

if Pearl was beguiled. He only had to ensure his own women

couldn't care less

Jared departed, Roderick led Pearl away. Outside the evaluation site, he looked deeply into her eyes and asked, “Pearl, do you know anything

shook her head. “I don't know much. I only know that he's from Emerald Cauldron Sect. My master said Jared saved him from Demonic Cultivators one time while my master was traveling. Otherwise, why would I take him here to the evaluation site?

Roderick's face turned solemn.

would be really difficult for Roderick

asked, noticing