The Man’s Decree

Despite all the nonsense Astrid was spewing, Jared didn’t even get to interrupt. “Jared, it turns out that you still miss my sister. In that case, why haven’t you visited us in such a long time? My sister has even been calling out your name in her sleep.”

Millie, who had come forward, asked in a teasing tone. “I… I was just too busy and didn’t manage to find the time,” Jared replied in embarrassment.

“That’s not going to be a problem going forward. We’ll be seeing each other very often.” A look of delight flashed across Millie’s face. “Why?” Jared was stunned.

“Cecilia has decided to move Crimson Palace here. Being near to each other, we’ll be able to meet frequently.” Millie finished with a giggle.

The news blew Jared away, as he didn’t expect Cecilia to make such a momentous decision. In response to Jared’s silence, Millie continued, “Cecilia did this for you. Therefore, you cannot let her down.”

With that, Millie skipped away to catch up with her sister. Dumbfounded, Jared didn’t know how to even react.

Considering that he already had enough women to deal with, he didn’t expect Cecilia to join the fray. More than an hour later, most of the guests had already arrived.

every table. Regardless of their

particular that Jared was terrified to approach-the one where

concentrate all the women at a single table. Seated

of them gathered there, he couldn’t help but worry about a

and walked over. After all, he had to show his appreciation to Cecilia for traveling such at

gazes fell upon him. The

you.” Upon finishing

she, too, downed her drink completely. “Ladies, please continue to enjoy yourselves while I entertain

left as if he was

his rounds, Jared joined Verner’s table. Since all of them were young and talented martial artists, he intended to get to know

foe, there was no

an envious look.