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.”

profile, his gaze profound. He fell silent for a moment before saying,

a moment, instantly feeling

Avery’s kindness, yet she couldn’t

that way, the more burdened she felt.

it outright, as it might make her seem ungrateful. In the end, all she could do

they walked in.

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

eight

Neera turned her gaze

pointing to the seat opposite him. “Have a seat.”

to a spot near Matthew and sat on the third intricately carved wooden

chose to sit down.

also chose to

she took her seat, they scrutinized her

Matthew began to speak, initiating the meeting. “Mr. Grey has been extremely busy lately and couldn’t find the time to attend this meeting in person. Therefore, I

point. “The reason I’ve called all the elders here is quite straightforward. I would like to discuss the matter of the ninth elder’s seat. Does anyone have

had already been promised publicly by the Bartitsu Guild.

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

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