Chapter 1217

Neera finally understood. “In all matters, profit comes first. To ensure the prosperity of the Bartitsu Guild, we must ensure the prosperity of the Massey family. They rise and fall together. Therefore, even the elders dare not act recklessly against the Massey family.”

Darcel nodded. “Exactly. Haven’t you noticed? Even though the Massey family was ambushed, they weren’t annihilated. They even left Cayden alive. The reason those people did this was simply to ensure that the Massey family wouldn’t have the chance to compete for the district presidency, and also to ensure that the Massey family wouldn’t experience any turmoil due to this conflict.”

Neera took a moment to digest these words, feeling somewhat moved.

“I never expected it to be this intricately complex, with so many nuances.”

The corners of Darcel’s mouth lifted slightly, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

“Indeed, in this land of freedom, various forces are suppressing and competing with each other. On the surface, things may appear calm, but there’s a raging storm beneath it.”

Then, he added, “I agreed to let them go together because of Cayden. However, we still need to be cautious.”

Neera nodded. “Yes, I know that.”

As the two were talking, Cayden had joined them unbeknownst to them.

“My dear lady and this gentleman, I realize I don’t know who you are. Would it be possible for you to tell me who you are? Otherwise, I’m not sure how to address you.”

Neera gave Darcel a glance, noticing a slight tuck of his chin. Then, she decided not to hide anything and revealed her true identity to him.

“My name is Neera Garcia.”

name, Cayden’s eyes widened in surprise, his mouth agape as if he could

quite convincingly, then began to stroke his chin, circling around her in a manner that

What is this?

she felt that the new light she had just given him

person seems like an idiot no matter how I look at him.

it, but she

chance to speak. Darcel made the first move, his face visibly turned dark, clearly showing his

seen enough?”

steady as he casually waved

you don’t want your eyes anymore, I’ll gouge them out

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all over, suddenly leaping away. He looked just like a startled fawn, gazing at him in

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in broad

this all about? I didn’t really run into an

silent, his gaze coolly fixed

felt a bit awkward, so he cleared his throat, rubbed the

who Ms. Garcia really is. I didn’t expect to

how Neera tried to

with one nose and

no, this statement is

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