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

William instructed, his expression

seemed eager to

glanced at Soren, my emotions growing more complex.

reassure me, “Don’t worry, it’s fine. We’ll stay

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

was William’s former subordinate who had retired just that

William, Victor appeared younger and more vigorous. Lean and with an upright posture, he looked like a man who had spent his life in

their relationship, seeing them together still

came from an incredibly wealthy family back

driver, picking her up with the utmost

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

moment, I realized how naïve I had been.

wasn’t just wealthy. They held power–real

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she had always looked down on me and gone out

pampered and revered her

by sheer coincidence, she ended up at the same academy as me,

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