Chapter 1404

Neera held the coffee cup, her slender fingers gently caressing the rim casually. Her expression was indifferent, not particularly warm but not cold either.

Matthew had been studying her expression intently. Seeing this, he decided to continue.

“The Cox family’s betrayal of Bartitsu Guild, and their defection to the Lordsworth Estate, has now become the talk of the town. I’m sure you’re aware of it. As for the Lordsworth Estate’s explanation, it’s not the truth. Since the Gordon family is still here, it shows your loyalty to Bartitsu Guild. Therefore, it would be best if you take up the vacant position of the third elder seat.”

His explanation was logically and emotionally appealing, yet every sentence he uttered was tied to self-interest.

Although Neera had anticipated this in her heart, she broke out a feigned look of surprise.

“The third elder seat? Mr. Lozano, you’re not pulling my leg, are you? I’m currently just the ninth elder, at the bottom of the hierarchy. How could I possibly be promoted to the position of the third elder all of a sudden? Wouldn’t this upset the other elders? After all, when it comes to seniority or experience, I’m far behind the other elders. Moreover, the strength of the Gordon family is not comparable to the other families. Mr. Lozano, you’re really overestimating me. Let’s forget about this.”

Matthew chuckled deviously, like a cunning old fox.

are too modest. Besides, the Gordon family’s loyalty to Bartitsu Guild is well recognized. The guild has long planned to elevate your status, and by doing so, make the Gordon family the leading family in Bartitsu Guild. It’s just that there hasn’t been time to discuss this before such

point, he let out a deep sigh, pouring

a hundred years in Bartitsu Guild. They are considered a founding member of the guild, and their relationship with the guild has always been good. They are even one of the families that the guild values the most. Who would have thought that fate would play

asked, “By the way, what’s the

me about it?”

hint of surprise was clearly visible in Matthew’s eyes, but it vanished in

you know? The Cox family… didn’t

recently, and we, the Gordon family, intended to help. But before we could act, the Cox family moved to Lordsworth Estate. I asked Avery what he was thinking, but he didn’t give me a clear answer. As for the matter of the armory, he didn’t give me a clear answer. Perhaps it involves the Cox family’s secrets and significant benefits, so it was not convenient to tell me directly. After all, no matter what, the Cox and Gordon

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her words, Matthew was clearly somewhat skeptical and

the friendship between these two families that has lasted for hundreds of years cannot be dismissed so easily. Avery should have told you. I thought you heard a false version from him and was wondering how to convince you that the truth

sent someone to assassinate me. This matter has always bothered me. Out of respect for Avery, I didn’t deal with those people too harshly. I just gave them

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