Chapter 460

Chad disliked Hera's attitude. His expression darkened, but he said nothing. Frederick noticed this and immediately stood up to tell her off. "How could you be so rude? Have you forgotten all the rules you've learned from us?" His tone did not conceal his disgust. The Killians had many rules, including speaking to elders with respect, not calling the elders by their names, referring to the elders by their titles, and much more. All these rules made it hard for most people to follow through. While they could be more relaxed in their own quarters, everyone had to speak and act cautiously around Chad. If they accidentally offended him, they would receive a verbal reprimand at best or a harsher punishment based on the family's rules. Back then, the young Bernard always acted impulsively because Frederick would tease Hera. Thus, he would often be punished by kneeling in the living hall. "I'm not a Killian. Why should I follow your family's rules?" Hera asked with a smile, leaving Fre