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…”

crossing the line! How could he injure my daughter before

“You’re courting death!”

his eyes as he exuded a menacing

later, he clutched Frederick’s

excruciating pain shooting up his wrist, Frederick

she seized the opportunity to hide

thrust his arm forward, intending to land a

and he quickly yelled,

if he gets beaten. Moreover, if Jared doesn’t

time upon hearing William’s words. Nevertheless,

all, no one had ever dared to lay a finger on

to touch Josephine again!” Jared warned and pushed

flew out of the pavilion and

his gaze filled with venom. Staring at his wet

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

a threat, he turned and