In the days that followed, Avery did not visit the Gordon residence again.

Neera was unsure if he had given up. She felt relieved, yet troubled at the same time. Even if we don’t meet now, the Bartitsu Guild will still hold the Council of Elders. We’ll have to meet then. Will it be awkward?

A week later, the Bartitsu Guild convened its scheduled Council of Elders as planned.

The meeting took place in a branch of the Bartitsu Guild, which was a quaint old mansion.

Since it was a meeting of the elders, unrelated individuals were not allowed to attend. Therefore, Neera went alone with Avery.

On the way, the atmosphere was unbearably awkward.

Avery was not like before, engaging in conversation. He sat in silence.

He chose not to speak, and Neera naturally didn’t pry. She quietly gazed out the window, trying to make her presence less noticeable.

The eerie atmosphere persisted until they reached their destination.

After getting out of the car, Avery finally regained his composure. He walked around the back of the car to Neera’s side and gently advised her, “Once we go in, try not to speak first. Adapt to the situation as it unfolds. Let them reveal their intentions first so we can figure out how to counter them.”

Neera nodded. “I understand.”

He fell silent for a moment before saying, “Don’t

taken aback for a moment, instantly feeling tremendous pressure.

grateful for Avery’s kindness, yet she couldn’t fully accept

the more he behaved that way,

outright, as it might make her seem ungrateful. In the end,

walked in.

spacious hall, an impressive round conference table was placed in the center, accommodating ten seats

the representatives of the eight elders, and Neera

turned her gaze toward

pointing to the

walked over to a spot near Matthew

that, Neera also chose to sit

Neera also chose to

all eyes were on her. As she took her seat, they scrutinized her carefully,

lately and couldn’t find the time to attend this meeting

straightforward. I would like to discuss the matter of the ninth elder’s seat. Does anyone

of the ninth elder had already been promised publicly

secured the position of district president, so they should have been granted a seat directly.

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