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.

toasting his guests at every table. Regardless of their true

one table in particular that Jared was terrified to approach-the one where Cecilia and

a single table. Seated there were Cecilia, Astrid, Evangeline, Lizbeth, Lyanna, and a

there, he couldn’t help but

he had to show his appreciation to Cecilia

of the women’s gazes fell upon him. The pressure he felt was more intense than when he faced a Martial Arts

thank you for coming all this way. Here’s a toast to you.” Upon

laugh from Cecilia before she, too, downed her drink completely. “Ladies, please continue

done mumbling a reply, he quickly turned and left as if he was fleeing. Behind him, the clear sounds of feminine laughter were subsequently

them were young and talented martial artists, he intended to get

there was no harm in

an envious look. “Jared,