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?

Just as she was secretly feeling anxious, Colin suddenly laughed. His smile was invigorating, devoid of any hint of displeasure.

11:00 Tue 29 N call therealy the right thing to tree that there we are pushing our tek a bit too muens Just as she was secretly feeling envious Collin suddenly laughed site smile was invigorating, devoid of any hint of * Garcia, you since saved the 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 formal with me. Feel free to speak your mind Nere didn’t expect him to say that She was taken aback and felt somewhat awkward for no apparent reason However since he had 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 better if we’re more casual with each other There was no telling what Colin was thinking. A mysterious glint flickered in his eyes Will right, since you don’t mind. Ms Garcia, let’s be more casual just ke trends chatting together, with no one feeling constrained after he finished speaking his gaze shifted to Avery M: Cox, you wouldn’t mind, would you?”

The subtle change in his gaze had gone unnoticed by Neera, but Avery had seen it clearly he furrowed his brows, unable to see through this man. He couldn’t help suspecting that he was hiding something.

At that moment, he didn’t say anything and just gently nodded Unfazed Coin shified his gaze back to Neera Ms Ganca fully understand your concems. Rest assured that the unfounded accusation of betrayal will not be placed upon the Cox and Gordon families Since both familles intend to develop within Lardsworth Estate, as a sign of amenity we will handle the aftermath for both familles Spon hearing The Neer fel a bit more al case She wanted to say something more, but Colin seemed to have understood her thoughts and took the initiative to continue speaking “As for your offer concams, the Gare, understand them all The Cox and Gordon families had no choice but to leave the Bartita Gute due to her arounotances. Therefore, even if they come to us, they might not be able to fit andrey There we some tings that rught be beyond then control Avery’s eyelids twisted sighty So? MA Wiley, would Lordsworth Estate mind?”

Coin shook his head, exuding extraordinary grace Me Cox you’re overthinking & They wont mand Is this really the right thing to do? Could it be that Colin feels we are pushing our luck a bit too much?

Just as she was secretly feeling anxious, Colin suddenly laughed. His smile was invigorating, devoid of any hint of displeasure.

“Ms. Garcia, you once saved the life of our lord, making you his benefactor, and by extension, the benefactor of the entire Lordsworth Estate. Given your status, there’s no need for you to be so formal with me. Feel free to speak your mind.”

Neera didn’t expect him to say that. She was taken aback and felt somewhat awkward for no apparent reason.

However, since he had 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. It’s better if we’re more casual with each other.”

There was no telling what Colin was thinking. A mysterious glint flickered in his eyes.

“All right, since you don’t mind, Ms. Garcia, let’s be more casual, just like friends chatting together, with no one feeling constrained.”

After he finished speaking, his gaze shifted to Avery.

“Mr. Cox, you wouldn’t mind, would you?”

The subtle change in his gaze had gone unnoticed by Neera, but Avery had seen it clearly.

He furrowed his brows, unable to see through this man. He couldn’t help suspecting that he was hiding something.

At that moment, he didn’t say anything and just gently nodded.

Unfazed, Colin shifted his gaze back to Neera.

“Ms. Garcia, I fully understand your concerns. Rest assured that the unfounded accusation of betrayal will not be placed upon the Cox and Gordon families. Since both families intend to develop within Lordsworth Estate, as a sign of sincerity, we will handle the aftermath for both families.”

Upon hearing this, Neera felt a bit more at ease.

She wanted to say something more, but Colin seemed to have understood her thoughts and took the initiative to continue speaking.

“As for your other concerns, Ms. Garcia, I understand them all. The Cox and Gordon families had no choice but to leave the Bartitsu Guild due to their circumstances. Therefore, even if they come to us, they might not be able to fit in immediately. There are some things that might be beyond their control.”

Avery’s eyelids twitched slightly. “So? Mr. Wiley, would Lordsworth Estate mind?”

Colin shook his head, exuding extraordinary grace.

“Mr. Cox, you’re overthinking it. They won’t mind.”