Chapter 128

Lately, Noah's mood had been thoroughly foul.

The biggest reason was his younger brother, Jayden.

The boy who used to listen to him just fine before he left for the Academy had lately started subtly pouting at him.

It seemed Jayden thoroughly disapproved of the way Noah kept Viola at arm's length, drawing a hard line and refusing to give her any ground.

Jayden's already been thoroughly charmed by that woman.

He'd thought that since his brother usually followed his lead, he could talk some sense into him quickly enough, but after actually trying, he'd concluded there was no hope.

Naive Jayden was already so thoroughly enchanted that he looked ready to hand over one of his kidneys if Viola asked for it.

Well, at least I can keep my head.

He alone needed to keep a clear distance, ready for the day that cunning mantis inevitably showed her true…