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…”

scene. That’s crossing the

“You’re courting death!”

moment, Jared narrowed his eyes as he

he clutched Frederick’s wrist

shooting up his wrist, Frederick

loosened, and she

his arm forward, intending to land

sank, and he quickly yelled,

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

hearing William’s words. Nevertheless, Frederick

all, no one had ever dared to lay a finger

touch Josephine again!” Jared warned and pushed Frederick

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

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

you go against me? I will make sure you pay for this! Just you wait and

spat a threat, he turned