The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1142 You Are Invited To Our Wedding

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Just as Avery had anticipated, representatives from the Bartitsu Association indeed came knocking on their door that very night.

This time, it wasn’t a large crowd that appeared but a single old man.

At first glance, there didn’t seem to be anything particularly remarkable about the old man, as he appeared quite ordinary.

However, his eyes were like those of a hawk, with a gaze so sharp it was startling.

A single glance from him was enough to instill fear in anyone.

Upon seeing him, Avery, showing a rare level of respect, greeted him warmly, “Mr. Pierce.”

The old man nodded, his voice raspy and deep. “Mr. Cox, it’s been a while since we last met.”

Avery chuckled. “Indeed, despite not seeing you for a while, you look as energetic as ever.”

After exchanging pleasantries, he turned to Neera and introduced, “Neera, this is someone close to the president.”

Close to the president? He must be some sort of assistant.

Neera formed a rough idea in her mind and greeted politely, “Hello, Mr. Pierce, it’s a pleasure to meet you. My name is Neera.”

He scrutinized her from head to toe, his

quite a pretty little girl.”

yet confidently. “You

soon took a drastic turn. His tone suddenly became serious, and he began to interrogate her.

heard that there was a bit of a hiccup during the inauguration of the new family head today. Mr. McClure personally intervened, openly supporting your ascension. May I ask, what is

Here it comes!

in her head. The unprecedented sense of pressure triggered a chill down her spine.

It felt as if one could lose their life in an instant, a clear indication

herself, maintaining a strong front and keeping her composure.

ahead of time, and now, she explained it with an apparent

that I’ve fully understood the situation. I’m a doctor, and I once inadvertently saved the Lord of Phison. However, he didn’t reveal his identity at

lighten the tense atmosphere, she let out a soft laugh, her tone easing

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Mr. McClure showed up today. I thought he was here to

that you would save the Lord of Phison out of so many people? Do you know the consequences of lying? If we find out that you’re not telling the truth, the three hundred members of the Gordon family will pay the price

spoke, he tightened his grip on the coffee cup he was holding, crushing it into

table with a nonchalant air. Despite his unchanging expression, his

of events, Neera’s

that moment, Avery stepped forward to speak

vouch for her. Apart from the incidental rescue of