The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1389

Colin wasted no time and got straight to the point. “Ms. Garcia, Mr. Cox, I’ve heard that both of your families have recently encountered some troubles, is that correct?”

Neera glanced at Avery. He didn’t beat around the bush and said frankly, “I assume you are well aware of the specifics of the trouble, Mr. Wiley.”

Colin’s features were as exquisite as a painting. His demeanor was elegant and spirited, embodying the grace of a true gentleman.

But who could have imagined that he would turn out to be a ruthless and cold-blooded leader of Lordsworth Estate.

“The Bartitsu Guild has always been ruthless and unscrupulous, never showing a shred of trust toward the forces under its command. With the rise in power of the Cox and Gordon families, the guild will inevitably feel threatened. Their current actions suggest they want to eliminate both families to alleviate potential threats, while conveniently absorbing their power and benefits. In the guild’s view, now is the best time to strike and take advantage of the Cox family’s distraction to deliver a fatal blow. It’s a case of achieving twice the result with half the effort. This is indeed something the Bartitsu Guild would do. As always, they’re underhanded and ruthless.”

Avery stared at him. Isn’t Lordsworth Estate the same?

However, he naturally didn’t voice these thoughts. He simply responded with a nonchalant expression, “The guild’s actions have indeed disappointed the Cox and Gordon families.”

Colin nodded understandingly. “I can understand. Anyone would feel disgusted by such a situation. After all, the Cox and Gordon families have been part of the Bartitsu Guild for generations. Over the years, they have never done anything detrimental to the guild. Now, for the guild to pull such a stunt, it’s like discarding the millstone after grinding the grain. No one would be able to accept this.”

He took the initiative to extend an olive branch.

“So, Ms. Garcia, Mr. Cox, would you consider coming to Lordsworth Estate?”

Neera and Avery exchanged a glance.

“Mr. Wiley, I believe with your intelligence, you must have guessed why I reached out to you. I see you as a straightforward person, so I won’t beat around the bush. Indeed, I intend to have the Gordon family and the Cox family leave the Bartitsu Guild. As you said, in Phison, apart from the Bartitsu Guild, there is Lordsworth Estate. The two forces are equal in strength and status. But I still have some concerns. The first one is about the Bartitsu Guild. If the Cox and Gordon families were to leave, we would certainly be branded as traitors. Even if our two families do not plan to develop within the guild in the future, we absolutely cannot bear this stigma.”

Colin, comfortably seated in his chair, raised an eyebrow. His hand casually rested on the edge of the table, his fingers tapping rhythmically, revealing a mind lost in deep thought.

Neera fixed her gaze on his attractive fingertips, but she had no mood to appreciate them. Her heartbeat rose and fell with his tapping. She was filled with unease.

They clearly wanted to seek refuge with Lordsworth Estate, yet now they were sitting here negotiating terms with the people from Lordsworth Estate.

Is this really the right thing to do? Could it be that Colin feels we are pushing our luck a bit too much?

laughed. His smile was invigorating, devoid of any hint of displeasure.

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Collin suddenly laughed site smile was invigorating, devoid of any hint

life of our lead making you his benefactor and by extension, the benefactor of the entire Lordsworth Estate in your status, there’s no need for you to be so

your mind

She was taken aback and felt somewhat awkward

already said so she didn’t want to be too picky She simply agreed and said. Mr. Wiley, you don’t need to be so formal with me either ‘s

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let’s be more casual just

speaking his gaze shifted to

you wouldn’t

change in his gaze had gone unnoticed by Neera, but Avery had

see through this man. He couldn’t help suspecting that

that moment, he didn’t say anything and

Coin shified his gaze back

betrayal will not be placed upon the Cox and Gordon families Since both familles intend to develop

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but Colin seemed to have understood her thoughts and took the initiative to continue

and Gordon families had no choice but to leave the Bartita Gute due to her arounotances. Therefore, even if they come

sighty So? MA Wiley, would Lordsworth Estate mind?”

shook his head, exuding extraordinary

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right thing to do? Could it be that Colin feels we are pushing our luck

Colin suddenly laughed. His smile was invigorating,