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…”

That’s crossing the line!

“You’re courting death!”

eyes as he exuded a menacing

second later, he clutched Frederick’s wrist

an excruciating pain shooting up

loosened, and she seized the opportunity to hide

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

sank, and he quickly yelled, “Jared, please

Moreover, if Jared doesn’t hold back his strength and accidentally

his punch in time upon hearing William’s words. Nevertheless, Frederick

had ever dared to lay a

will kill you if you dare to touch Josephine again!” Jared warned and pushed

a gentle nudge, the latter flew out of the pavilion and fell

with venom. Staring at his wet pants, he was beyond embarrassed to linger around

me? I will

a threat, he