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.”

radiant profile, his gaze profound. He fell silent for a moment before saying, “Don’t

a moment, instantly feeling tremendous pressure. Her scalp tingled.

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

the more he behaved that way,

express it outright, as it might make her seem ungrateful. In

walked in.

conference table was placed in the center, accommodating ten

the eight elders, and Neera filled all

gaze toward Matthew, nodding in acknowledgment. “Mr. Lozano.”

in agreement, pointing to the seat opposite him. “Have a seat.”

to a spot near Matthew and sat on the

also chose

Neera also chose to

As she took her seat, they

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 will be standing in for him, presiding over this

discuss the matter of the ninth elder’s seat. Does anyone have any objections to the

had already been promised publicly by the

president,

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