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.

upon his face as he obediently kept his mouth shut and

dinner table fell silent, each lost

Neera hadn’t outright said it, Jean could tell that her heart was completely

since the man on Adieu Island was also his romantic rival, harbored a deep affection for his woman, and couldn’t

seemed anxious about something or another. Seeing her like this, he couldn’t help but feel

he didn’t want to admit it, he had to acknowledge that Avery had indeed been a great help to

silent sigh, he

called lan

some people to Adieu Island to assess the situation. If the Cox family can’t hold on, lend a hand when necessary. Be careful not to let the Cox

“Mr. Beauvort, I thought you greatly dislike Avery?

“If it weren’t for Avery helping Neera

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everything Jean was doing was to put Neera at

However…

that the Cox family’s troubles aren’t just confined to Adieu Island. I suspect they’re

at him. “What’s going on?”

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 cease operations. Moreover, rumor has it that

could this happen? The Cox family must be aware that firearms are strictly prohibited. Would Avery really

that Avery would

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