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

them in,” William instructed, his expression visibly changing.

to welcome

Soren, my

fine. We’ll stay here a little longer and then head over to

he had even finished speaking. Arm–in–arm with an older man, she quickly made her way to

was William’s former subordinate who had

Victor appeared younger and more vigorous. Lean and with an upright posture,

of their relationship, seeing them together still caught

from an incredibly wealthy family back at the academy.

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

assumed she was just another rich kid–nothing special. After all, I was surrounded by wealthy people like Jean, Alex, the Kennedys, many

realized how naïve I

just wealthy. They held power–real power.

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sense why she had always looked down on me

her entire

ended up at the same academy as me,

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