A Man Like None Other (Jared Chance) novel Chapter 5076

When Jared and Jemina stepped into the Murray residence, the sky was already approaching dusk.

Beneath the intricately carved beams and painted rafters of the entrance, dozens of figures had been waiting for quite some time.

The man at the forefront was dressed in a dark silk robe; his striking brows and bright eyes failed to conceal the underlying gloom within them. This was indeed Jemina's elder cousin, Cadmus.

“Jemina, so you've finally decided to come back? Do you realize that because of your impulsive departure, Heavenfall Pavilion has already started pressuring our family?”

With a stride, Cadmus moved forward, his gaze sweeping over Jared. A cold smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth. “How dare you bring home a stray? You've completely tarnished the Murray family's reputation!”

Jemina's face turned pale. Just as she was about to speak, Jared had already stepped forward, speaking in a nonchalant tone. “Cadmus, right? You'd better watch your words.”

“What do you think you are?”

In a fit of anger, Cadmus barked, “This is a matter concerning the Murray family. It's best if you, an outsider, stay out of it.”

After Cadmus finished speaking, he glared fiercely at Jemina and continued, “Because of you, the entire Murray family is now implicated in the situation with Heavenfall Pavilion! Had you not flirt around, would Mr. Aldwych be furious?”

“Shut up!”

Jemina's father, Douglas Murray, emerged from the room, raising his hand to stop Cadmus.

He looked at his daughter with a complex gaze, a mix of reproach and heartache. “Jemina, are you aware that we've received a message from Heavenfall Pavilion? They've requested... that you marry Mr. Aldwych in three days.”

“Father!”

Jemina exclaimed, “I have absolutely no feelings for Aziel. This is purely a transaction! You promised me—”

Cadmus interrupted her, “Enough! The family has shielded you from troubles for so many years. Now, all we ask is for you to marry into the Heavenfall Pavilion to secure peace. Yet, you return with a stray and disrespect our family? Besides, this guy...”

Suddenly, Cadmus turned toward Jared, his gaze filled with menace. “How can a mere Wandering Immortal Realm Level Three compare to Mr. Aldwych?” he sneered.

Someone from the upper echelons of the Murray family chimed in, “Mr. Murray, we don't know how this guy managed to charm Ms. Jemina. Now, our family is being targeted by Heavenfall Pavilion because of him, and we must punish him severely!”

“Indeed! First, we'll cripple his cultivation, then hand him over to Heavenfall Pavilion to apologize!”

The higher-ups of the Murray family were surprisingly all set against Jared.