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.

his guests at every table. Regardless of their true intentions for coming,

said, there was one table in particular that Jared was terrified

the women at a single table. Seated there were

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

over. After all, he had to show his appreciation to Cecilia

single one of the women’s gazes fell upon him. The

you.” Upon finishing his sentence awkwardly,

a discreet laugh from Cecilia before she, too, downed her drink completely. “Ladies, please continue to enjoy yourselves while

and left as if he was fleeing. Behind him, the clear

his rounds, Jared joined Verner’s table. Since all of them were

they friend or foe, there was no harm in doing

had Jared taken his seat than Verner gave him an envious look. “Jared, it looks like you’re more than just an