Adriana was preoccupied with Chad in her mind, which affected her appetite. After a few bites, she found herself unable to eat any more.

The vast mansion suddenly became eerily empty.

Neera had a vague sense of unease.

As the night deepened, she found herself unable to find peace for a long time.

When Avery’s call came through, she had just reminded Zephyr again, instructing the subordinates to be on guard at all times.

“Neera, I heard something happened at your end. What’s going on? Was it Bartitsu Guild’s doing?” On the phone, Avery’s voice was anxious and full of worry.

Neera responded with a hum and said, “Yes, but we don’t have any evidence. The situation in those districts is chaotic right now. The Gordon family has already sent people to handle it.”

Upon hearing those words, Avery furrowed his brows tightly. His eyes held a mix of anger and regret. “I’m sorry. I’ve dragged you into this.”

“It’s not your fault.” Neera sat at the head of the bed while hugging her knees. No lights were on. Only the faintly cool moonlight streamed through the window, casting a serene chill throughout the room. “Even without the Cox family, the Gordon family has long been a thorn in the side of Bartitsu Guild. From the moment I took the seat as the district president, Bartitsu Guild must have started plotting. This day would come sooner or later, regardless of whether the Cox family left Bartitsu Guild. The Gordon family would eventually face this calamity.”

Even so, Avery still felt deeply sorry in his heart. “You’ve sent people out, so who’s left in the Gordon residence now?” he asked.

“It’s just me and my aunt.” Neera sighed. “There’s no other way. This matter is too significant. I can’t rest easy without sending someone trustworthy. It has to be this way.”

Upon hearing that, Avery furrowed his brows even tighter. “In that case, there will be no one left at the Gordon residence. That’s too risky.”

As he spoke, he became restless and could no longer sit still. “No. I’m coming over right now.”

quickly intervened. “I’m fine. Zephyr is with me, and the Gordon residence is not

Bartitsu Guild can be. They will definitely figure out the current situation of the Gordon family.

finished speaking when Neera interrupted

what happens, it’s all the

Otherwise, if Bartitsu Guild finds out you’ve come here, they will definitely

course, Avery knew what kind of peril he would face if

bear it, watching her over

added, “Avery, I appreciate your good intentions, but it’s better if you don’t get involved in this murky situation. Rest assured, the Gordon family isn’t easy to deal with. Bartitsu Guild may want to bite off more than they can chew, but it remains to be seen if they have the

the other end, Avery’s face was stern. His grip on the phone was

“All right. I agree. But you must promise

subtly shifted, and she responded with a soft hum. “Okay.”

His amber

tilting her head to look

bobbed up and down, his voice tense. “She

asked again, “Are you very worried about her?”

question, her tone was decidedly confident.

Avery remained silent.

a while before suddenly saying in all seriousness, “Satan, I know this may sound cruel to you, but you’re not the one Neenie needs. In her heart, no one can replace that man. Even if she needs

breath hitched slightly. He paused for a

does she like lingering feelings. Her feelings of love and hate are simple and steadfast. Love is love, and dislike is dislike. If she doesn’t love, she maintains a distance. It’s not appropriate for you to go. She doesn’t want you to take

“I know.”

suddenly moist, her thick lashes flickering. Her voice was somewhat muffled as she said, “Satan, you’re worried and upset. I don’t like seeing you like this. Ever since you met Neenie, you’ve changed a lot. Anything related to her seems to shake you. You

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