Chapter 1340

Upon hearing these words, the color drained from Avery’s face.

“If you dare utter one more word of nonsense, I’ll have you dragged out this instant!”

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“Avery, everything I’ve said is true! Why won’t you believe me but instead trust an outsider? After all, we are cousins! Doesn’t our years of relationship count for something? Does it not outweigh someone you’ve just met recently? I’m already in this state; what reason do I have to lie?”

Phoebe’s tears fell uncontrollably, as if she had been wronged to the extreme.

Avery didn’t believe a single word. “Neera would never take the initiative to hurt anyone. Even if she did, it must be because you did something, Phoebe. Now, I’m really curious: What exactly did you do to push her to this extent?”

As he spoke, he suddenly advanced step by step, his gaze sharp and cold.

Taken aback, Phoebe stepped back, a hint of evasion in her eyes.

After a few seconds, she feigned bitterness, crying as she revealed the “truth.”

“I-I was just worried about you. The thought of you out there, facing danger at any moment, kept me awake at night. I felt so useless, unable to help you. That was why, after much thought, I-I steeled myself, took a risk, and hired people from Freo Market, hoping to send them to assist you. But before they left, I wanted to test whether Neera’s feelings for you were true, so I sent them to her first to see how many people she has around her and whether she was genuinely helping you. A-As it turned out, she really did still have many experts by her side! My suspicions were correct. She was just putting on a show in front of you, not sincerely wanting to help you. Avery, why can’t you see that? That woman is only using you to secure her position as the head of the Gordon family. She’s not sincere toward you at all! You shouldn’t trust her!” Phoebe accused vehemently, her voice hoarse with

emotion.

string, rolled

Cox family and promised to lend you all her skilled people to assist you. But what was the reality? She kept all the truly skilled ones by her side. Even when she goes out for a stroll, she always has them close. She doesn’t care about your life or death at all! After the incident, she even sent her people to break into our home, drugging everyone unconscious so that they could do as they pleased and commit all sorts of atrocities! She simply

been sent by Lordsworth Estate for her. On the surface, she’s still the ninth elder of Bartitsu Guild, but she’s been colluding with Lordsworth Estate behind the scenes! Avery, wake up! How

with her continuous accusations, Avery’s face remained expressionless,

done talking?” he asked indifferently when he noticed

what she received in return was only indifference, leaving her momentarily

much, yet he

want to listen to her chatter anymore, so he directly called

her upstairs and lock her in her room. She’s not allowed

nodded in

“Und”

Everything I’m telling you is the truth! You must believe me. I’m

me; I just don’t want you to be deceived by that woman anymore! I’m your cousin! I’m the one who is closest

she shouted and struggled, she tried to break free from Irwin’s grip.

her injured arm was so intense that it made her break out in sweat.

she pounded forcefully on the tightly shut door.

Avery, let

Irwin remained impassive, his voice cold as he said, “Ms. Cox, I will investigate the truth of your words. If they are indeed true, perhaps Mr. Cox

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