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.

and lightly tapped her

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

She glared at him, then turned around and

played at the corners of his lips as he

joy. A smile constantly graced his face.

brush it off in the evening, but in the

Cox family decided to proceed as planned, moving first to Lordsworth

discreetly, planned in private, and preferably

days, Avery and some of the affiliated forces under his command kept heading toward Lordsworth Estate.

family’s strongholds and foundations

learning the news, Matthew flew into a rage and scolded his assistant harshly, “You were assigned to keep an eye on the Cox family, with no room for error. How did you manage to miss such a significant event? Now that so many of

head down, taking the scolding with a stiff upper lip. Only when the tirade

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be for this reason. We just assumed the Cox family was seeking support from Lordsworth Estate because the Bartitsu Guild no longer stood by

was quite upset, pacing back and forth in his study with his hands

underestimated Avery. I thought he 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! I wonder

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

You think I don’t know that?” Matthew glared at him, his face

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