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…”

hardened at that scene. That’s crossing the line! How could he injure my daughter before

“You’re courting death!”

narrowed his eyes

he clutched Frederick’s

an excruciating pain shooting up

loosened, and she seized

forward, intending to land a punch

he quickly

mayor’s son. The consequences will be unimaginable if he gets beaten. Moreover, if Jared doesn’t hold back his strength

William’s words. Nevertheless, Frederick was

all, no one had ever dared to lay

you dare to touch Josephine again!” Jared warned and

though it seemed like a gentle nudge, the latter flew out of the pavilion and fell to the ground with a heavy

up immediately, his gaze filled with venom. Staring at his wet pants,

I will make sure you pay for this! Just you wait and

threat, he