Female Novel
Chapter 1129
The outside world was buzzing with discussions.
Some people were saying that the successor was a greenhorn who wasn't even part of the family and that therewas no way she could keep the Gordon family in check.
That afternoon, at the Lordsworth Estate in District One of Phison, Jean was listening to Tiago reporting on thatmatter.
“Now, every district is focusing on Mrs. Beauvort, questioning whether she has the capability to take on the roleof the Gordon family's head.” At that point, Tiago paused, carefully choosing his words, trying to express whatcame next as tactfully as possible. “Most people are skeptical about Mrs. Beauvort, not holding out much hopefor her. After all, she's so young, and they don't know about her reputation or experiences before. Hence, it'sunderstandable. Some even say that once she enters the Gordon family, she'll be at their mercy. One can onlyimagine the kind of difficulties she'll face when she returns to the Gordon family. These are all inevitable. What'sworse, the old folks in the Gordon family may even harm her for power...”
Tiago had thoroughly investigated everything about Neera in a single day. His findings included matters related tothe Cox and Gordon families.
After hearing that, Ian exclaimed, “Now that's what I call impressive! Mrs. Beauvort is truly awesome. She'sbecome a well-known figure throughout Phison as soon as she arrived!”
Tiago glanced at him, speaking leisurely. “There's even more impressive gossip out there. People are saying thatMrs. Beauvort and Avery are engaged. What's with the situation? Isn't the Cox and Gordon families' engagementstill not finalized? How did this news spread?”
Ian hadn't anticipated that turn of events. He immediately closed his mouth, not daring to utter a word. He stared
at Jean nervously, fearing the latter might explode in anger.
Indeed, Jean was on the verge of losing his temper. He was scowling and was in an extremely foul mood.
Every time he thought of Neera having to face all those troubles, he felt both heartache and worry.
Tiago looked at Jean's face. Instead of scared, he was rather quite intrigued. The lord I knew always managed tokeep his emotions hidden, making it impossible for anyone to gauge his feelings. I didn't expect to see a differentside of him in this discussion.
“My Lord, what's your plan?” He asked, more out of amusement and curiosity than anything else.
What's the plan? Is there even a need to ask me that? My only plan is to rush to Neera's side and support her. I'mcurious to see, with me around, who would dare to bully her! thought Jean.
Ian knew Jean too well, so he immediately tried to dissuade the latter. “Mr. Beauvort, you mustn't go looking forMrs. Beauvort right now. District Fourteen is the territory of Bartitsu Guild. If you suddenly appear there andword gets out, it will definitely cause a lot of trouble! Moreover, at present, aside from us, no one else knows thatyou have returned to Phison. If you expose yourself now...”
Jean certainly knew the consequences, but he couldn't care less about that.
Just the thought of the troubles Neera would have to face and that insufferable Avery by her side made himalmost unable to sit still. novelbin
At that moment, he found Ian be too talkative and glared at him.
Tiago hadn't expected Jean to have that idea, and was even more surprised. Is he really still the lord I know, theone who could keep calm even in a crisis? It's such a small matter, and yet he's in such a rush to find his lover.Indeed, love changes people!
He pondered for a moment, then said, “It's indeed not suitable for you to leave right now, My Lord. Even a localgangster is above the law. If the people in District Fourteen discover you, who knows what kind of trouble mayarise? Besides, with the Cox family around, they will surely protect her.”
Choked on his own saliva, Ian suddenly started coughing. All the while, he was giving Tiago meaningful glancesas he coughed. What on earth is Mr. Tiago thinking? Is he trying to hit Mr. Beauvort's sore point?
Sure enough, upon hearing that, Jean scowled. His brows and eyes were chillingly cold, almost as if the frost inhis eyes was about to solidify.
However, he also knew that he couldn't disregard the bigger picture.
After a fierce internal struggle, he could only temporarily suppress his anger and worry. In the end, he issuedorders to Tiago. “I'll refrain from going, but you'll have to head there on my stead!”
Tiago was stunned, pointing at himself “Me?”
Jean narrowed his eyes slightly, his voice stern. “Yes, you! Tell them that if anyone dares to bully her, they willdie! Why should my woman need the protection of a small fry? Go immediately!”