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.

his face as he obediently kept his mouth shut and

people at the dinner table fell silent, each lost

hadn’t outright said it, Jean could tell that her heart was completely invested in the

also his romantic rival, harbored a

or another. Seeing her like this, he couldn’t

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

he made up

dinner, he called lan

family can’t hold on, lend a hand when

was quite surprised. “Mr. Beauvort, I thought you greatly dislike Avery? Why are you offering help now?”

for Avery helping Neera previously, I wouldn’t care whether he lived

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Jean was doing was to put Neera

However…

current situation suggests that the Cox family’s troubles aren’t just confined to Adieu Island.

glanced at him.

family’s businesses. News suddenly came out yesterday that several auction houses run by the Cox family were found to have firearms. Guns and ammunition were discovered, and the quantity was not small. Bartitsu Guild has already taken action, ordering all auction houses under the Cox family to

slightly, “How could this happen? The Cox family must be aware that firearms are

Avery would

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