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

table fell silent, each lost

said it, Jean could tell that her heart was completely

romantic rival, harbored a deep affection

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

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

sigh, he made up his

dinner, he called lan into the

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

thought you greatly dislike Avery? Why are you

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

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understood then that everything Jean was doing was to put Neera at ease.

However…

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

glanced at him. “What’s going on?”

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

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

didn’t believe that Avery would

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