The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1404

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.

be underestimated. Ms. Garcia, your words 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

out a deep sigh, pouring out his troubles

with the Cox family. You know, the Cox family has a history of over 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 such a trick, leading to a day when things would escalate to the point of a

pouring herself a cup of coffee and another for him. Then, she casually asked, “By

me about it?”

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

you know? The Cox family… didn’t

for the matter of the armory, he didn’t give me a clear

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her words, Matthew was clearly somewhat skeptical and

if the Cox and Gordon families’ marriage alliance did not come to pass, 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

to Wind Chime Island to clear my mind, but I returned to the Gordon residence within a day because the Cox family 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 a minor punishment as a warning. Even though this incident is in the past, I can’t help but be unsettled by a family that’s plotting to assassinate me, can I? Moreover, ever since I got married

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