The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1273

These days, she could hardly eat or sleep, consumed with thoughts of what kind of woman Neera really was.

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During the last guild conference for the district president election, she had wanted to attend, but Avery didn’t allow

her to go.

Later on, she heard that the woman had become a district president. She was even promoted to the position of ninth elder by Avery despite all opposition.

Listening to all the gossip about that woman in Phison, she was about to be driven mad with anger.

How could someone without any roots or background, an outsider, become a prominent figure in Phison?

She had stolen all the limelight and her cousin away from her.

It’s all because of that despicable Neera. She’s the reason I’ve lost even the slightest hope. I won’t just let her go like this…

Not long after Avery returned to his study, there was a knock at the door.

He thought it was Irwin. Without even lifting his head, he said, “Come in.”

The door swung open. As footsteps gradually drew nearer, a blend of coffee aroma and a potent perfume scent permeated the air.

Avery sensed something was amiss. Looking up, he saw Phoebe standing in front of the desk, holding a cup of coffee.

Leaning forward, she paused deliberately in her movement, the shocking bruise on her

then looked away, his gaze

you need? Otherwise, get

smile wavered momentarily but swiftly regained

a break, or else your

was getting somewhat impatient. “Get

indifference, even rejection, left Phoebe feeling extremely unsettled. Yet, she didn’t want to give up just like

look of grievance. She gently bit her lip, a sight that

earlier, thinking about how hard you’ve been working for Neera without getting anything in return. I lost my temper and said too much. Please forgive me, considering that I did it all out of concern for

his head, his tone indifferent as he said, “Are you sure it’s for me? There’s

single sentence instantly made Phoebe’s

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know? Did I shoot myself in

moment, her mind was in a bit

you’ve misunderstood me. I truly believe that Neera is being very unfair to-”

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allowed to talk about Neera. If you utter one more word, you’ll be thrown

her teeth, barely managing to suppress the jealousy welling up inside her.

in front of Avery. But that’s okay. I have

up her mind and changed the topic.

I did have prejudices against her before. At that time, I didn’t understand her and thought she was just using the Cox family. But today, she came to see you. It must be about reclaiming the

unfriendly, but he refrained from uttering harsh words. With a stern face, he asked, “What