Chapter 362

“But that’s because he’s

Soren was about to argue, but I quickly tugged on his hand and interrupted, “Your grandfather’s right, Soren. You should focus on your career right now, especially since you’re your family’s heir. You can’t let personal feelings interfere with your greater responsibilities.”

William nodded approvingly. “You’re a sensible woman, Miss Jones. It seems Soren has good taste.”

I forced a bitter smile.

Sensible? More like I was forced to say that.

But truthfully, I wasn’t in a rush to get married, and William’s stance actually lifted some pressure off me. In a way, it was a relief.

The tension in the air lifted after my words smoothed things over.

Soren and I returned to our seats.

Just then, someone entered the courtyard–one of William’s personal aides, based on their attire and demeanor.

“Sír, Commander Frieze and Miss Frieze have arrived,” he announced.

My heart skipped a beat. Commander Frieze? Miss Frieze?

here? What a coincidence!

them in,” William instructed, his expression visibly

eager to

Soren, my emotions growing

lowering his voice to reassure me, “Don’t worry, it’s fine. We’ll stay here a little longer and then head over to the main building for lunch.”

finished speaking. Arm–in–arm with an older man, she quickly

telling me that Victor was William’s former subordinate who had retired

and more vigorous. Lean and with an upright posture, he looked like a

I had known of their relationship, seeing them together still caught me off guard.

came from an incredibly wealthy

and holiday, Candy would arrive at the academy with a driver, picking her up with the utmost respect, like

kid–nothing special. After all, I was surrounded by wealthy people like

I realized how

just wealthy. They held power–real

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she had always looked down on me and gone out of her way to

she must have been pampered and revered her entire life, with no one

she ended up at the same academy as me, only to find herself

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