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.”

his gaze profound. He fell silent for a moment before

for a moment, instantly feeling tremendous pressure. Her

grateful for Avery’s kindness, yet

more he behaved that way, the more

make her seem ungrateful.

they walked in.

round conference table was placed in the center, accommodating

eight elders, and Neera filled all the seats.

gaze toward

agreement, pointing to the seat opposite him.

at her. He then walked over to a spot near

that, Neera also chose to sit

Neera also chose to sit down.

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

find the time to attend this meeting in person. Therefore, I will be standing in for

“The reason I’ve called all the elders here is quite straightforward. I would like to discuss the matter of the

position of the ninth elder had already been promised publicly by the

Gordon family had secured the position of district president, so they

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