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…”

the line! How

“You’re courting death!”

narrowed his eyes as he exuded a menacing

later, he

an excruciating pain shooting up his wrist, Frederick shrieked,

grip on Josephine’s arm loosened, and she seized

second, Jared thrust his arm forward, intending to land a

heart sank, and he quickly yelled, “Jared,

will be unimaginable if he gets beaten. Moreover, if Jared doesn’t hold back his strength and accidentally kills

upon hearing William’s words. Nevertheless, Frederick was so frightened

ever dared to lay

touch Josephine again!” Jared warned and pushed

latter flew out of the pavilion and

Staring at his wet

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

spat a threat, he