Chapter 502

The first two couples were of similar ages, and both couples hailed from Phaedra Island, so their marriages were seen as normal. But Julian's actions were something else entirely. After all, an old man marrying a young woman in her 20s was the epitome of someone robbing the cradle. Of course, marriages with such a large age gap between the couple weren't unheard of throughout history. What made this situation particularly disgraceful was that the young woman was being forced into the marriage against her will. Julian's actions were shameless, especially considering his reputation as a respected elder. His behavior was beyond dishonorable. However, much of the disdain for his actions also stemmed from envy. Lillian was a woman of breathtaking beauty, with a face that could topple kingdoms. Any man who saw her would instantly be captivated. Many felt sorry for her, but their sympathy could do nothing. After all, Julian was one of the world's top-ranked martial masters, and no one da