Chapter 1301

Neera was feeling uneasy inside, a look of worry showing on her face.

Chad’s expression also looked somewhat grave.

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“The Jagger family has been entrenched on Adieu Island for so many years and is a tough nut to crack. The guild has tried kicking up a fuss a few times, but each attempt has been fruitless. I’m afraid it’s going to be very difficult for the Cox family to succeed this time.”

Since the matter didn’t concern him, Jean didn’t care that much. He busied himself with serving Neera some food and comforting her.

“Since the Cox family has already received the news, they will soon send support to the island. Don’t worry. Avery, as the head of the family, is not just for show. He will certainly find a way to break through.”

That being said, Neera still felt uneasy in her heart.

However, she didn’t want Jean to worry about her. She pursed her lips, nodded, and picked up her fork again, selectively eating a few bites.

Standing off to the side, lan hadn’t left yet. At that moment, he appeared as if he wanted to speak but hesitated.

Jean noticed and glanced at him. “If there’s anything, let’s talk about it after dinner. There’s no need to rush this very moment.”

His tone was neither cold nor warm, but lan keenly detected a hint of displeasure.

This isn’t good. It seems that Mr. Beauvort is blaming me for causing Mrs. Beauvort to lose her appetite.

a helpless look descended upon his face as

at the dinner table fell silent, each lost

Jean could tell that her heart was completely invested in

since the man on Adieu Island was also his romantic rival, harbored a deep

or another. Seeing her like this,

it, he had to acknowledge that Avery had indeed been a great help to Neera. She hated being indebted to others, so

he made

lan

Island to assess the situation. If the Cox family can’t hold on, lend a hand when

hearing this, lan was quite surprised. “Mr. Beauvort, I thought you greatly dislike Avery? Why are you offering

was expressionless, his voice cold. “If it weren’t for Avery helping Neera previously, I wouldn’t care whether he lived or

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everything Jean was doing

However…

aren’t just confined to Adieu Island. I suspect they’re about to face

him.

was not small. Bartitsu Guild has already taken action, ordering all auction houses under the Cox family to cease operations. Moreover, rumor has it that it’s not just the auction houses; even other businesses of the Cox family will be thoroughly investigated. If any prohibited items are

Cox family must be aware that firearms are strictly prohibited. Would Avery really do

didn’t believe that Avery would be

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