The Man’s Decree

“Frederick, what are you trying to imply? Not everyone who went to prison is a bad person. Please don’t simply make a judgment like that…”

Josephine was displeased as she knew Frederick was jeering at Jared.

Frederick’s expression darkened when he saw how protective she was toward Jared. “Josephine, why are you attracted to this ex-convict? Why do you keep siding with him? Don’t you know my feelings for you? If we get together, your family will prosper forever in Horington. Imagine that. Wouldn’t that be nice?”

“Frederick, even though many people envy your status, I’m different. I’m not interested in you. Do you understand?”

Josephine cast an annoyed look at Frederick.

“Why? Why is that?” Enraged, Frederick grabbed Josephine’s arm. “Which part of him is better than me? He’s an ex-convict! How could he possibly be better than me?”

His face contorted with rage as he thundered at her.

Josephine furrowed her brows from the pain. “Frederick, you are hurting me!”

As if he had lost his mind, Frederick maintained an iron grip on her, unwilling to let go.

“Fred…”

at that scene. That’s crossing the line! How could he

“You’re courting death!”

Jared narrowed his eyes as

later, he clutched

up his wrist,

grip on Josephine’s arm loosened, and she seized

arm forward, intending to land

he quickly yelled, “Jared,

will be unimaginable if he gets beaten. Moreover,

Jared stopped his punch in time upon hearing William’s words. Nevertheless, Frederick was so frightened that he wetted

had ever dared to lay a finger on

touch Josephine again!” Jared

out of

gaze filled with venom. Staring at his wet pants, he was beyond

you’re just an ex-convict! How dare you go against me? I will make sure you pay for this! Just you wait and

spat a threat, he