The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1397

Neera’s gloomy mood gradually improved as she listened to his words.

Lifting her pretty face from the man’s embrace, Neera stared at him with bright, shining eyes.

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“Why are you so good at comforting people? Whenever I saw you before, you always had a cold expression and were so sparing with your words. If I hadn’t spent so much time with you, I wouldn’t have known that you could say things like this.”

Jean raised an eyebrow, lightly tapping her forehead. “In this lifetime, it seems I only talk a lot when I’m with you.”

Neera blinked, grabbed his collar, pulled him down, and pecked his lips.

She tilted her head, teasing him, “This is your reward.”

Jean was certainly entertained, his laughter resounding like a symphony. It originated from deep within him, a voice imbued with such allure. It was disconcertingly captivating.

“Is that all the reward I get? Then I’m truly pitiful.” He leaned in, his gaze lingering meaningfully on her lips.

Neera covered her mouth and stepped back, mumbling, “No more kisses. We still have to go downstairs for dinner.”

It would be embarrassing if Uncle Chad and Aunt Adriana saw this.

lightly tapped

owe me quite a bit today, Darling, so I hope you will make it up to

words. She glared at him, then

crinkled with amusement as he looked at her retreating figure. A smile played at the corners of his lips as

joy. A smile constantly graced his face. Seeing that, Neera felt a

brush it off in the

careful deliberation, the Cox family decided to proceed as planned, moving first

matter must be handled discreetly, planned in private, and preferably

three days, Avery and some of the

the Cox family’s strongholds and foundations had already been moved under the protection of Lordsworth

Cox family, with no room for error. How did you manage

the scolding with a stiff upper lip. Only

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indeed send people out to Lordsworth Estate, but at that time, none of us ever thought it would be for this reason. We just assumed

his study with his hands

had been honest and modest all these years, not daring to step out of line. But when real trouble arises, he’s capable of taking action! He even thought of moving to Lordsworth Estate!

move? If the Cox family leaves the Bartitsu Guild, it will be difficult for us

I don’t know that?” Matthew