Female Novel
Chapter 1400
Everyone present was taken aback. Albert asked directly, “How can you be so sure? Overconfidence is akin toarrogance. You're not the lord of Lordsworth Estate. How could you possibly know what he's thinking?”
Rio and Ronald both wore faces full of worry. They glanced at each other, not quite understanding what’s goingon.novelbin
Avery was thinking the same thing as Neera.
“Lordsworth Estate really doesn't need to do that. Even when the Cox family was in the Bartitsu Guild, he nevermade a move against us. You could even say that he looked down on the entire Bartitsu Guild, let alone doingsomething underhanded after the Cox family moved to Lordsworth Estate and became a force under theircommand. Judging from the past behavior of Lordsworth Estate, they wouldn't do such a thing.”
He had said so much. His patience had already worn thin, so he abruptly cut off Albert's ongoing barrage ofquestions.
“I've made my decision. The entire Cox family will relocate to Lordsworth Estate. However, this is not anabsolute command. If anyone disagrees with this decision, feel free to follow your own path. I've said my piecetoday. Those who agree to leave will move as a family. Once we're at Lordsworth Estate, should any trouble arise,I'll be there to bear the brunt. Even if the sky falls down, I will ensure you won't be harmed in the slightest. Ifanyone doesn't want to leave, the Cox family won't force you. You still have half a day to think it over. Onceyou've made up your mind, just let Irwin know. I can give you what belongs to you. From then on, we can partways amicably and live our own lives in peace.”
Albert was stunned, completely unprepared for the thought that Avery had.
“Are you... planning to split the family?”
Avery's lips curled up in an indifferent smile. “I don't want to. But if someone insists on making a fuss, what can Ido? You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Besides, I've never been one to insist on havingmy way. If you're not willing to leave, then stay. But remember this, once the family is split, if you encounter anydanger, don't bother seeking help from the Cox family. We won't lift a finger to help. As for getting into trouble,you'll have to bear it on your own.”
After he finished speaking, he stood up and went upstairs.
Rio and Ronald exchanged glances, then both stood up.
Albert blocked their path. “Hold on. What exactly are you two thinking? Are you just going to let him carry onlike this? The Cox family has been around for hundreds of years, and we've never had a situation where thefamily was divided. This is absurd!”
Rio gave him a cold glance. “The Cox family has never had a situation of division. However, the current situationis different. Going to Lordsworth Estate is inevitable. This is the most confident decision made by the family headfor the entire Cox family. If you don't appreciate it, you can simply part ways.”
Part ways?
Albert indeed wanted to break things off completely, but he was well aware that he currently lacked the means todo so.
Even if they were to divide the family assets, Avery taking out Albert's share was better than nothing for him.
However, without the backing of the Cox family, with such meager capital, if he stayed in the Bartitsu Guild, he
wouldn't last an hour.
He was not a fool, so how could he make such a stupid mistake?
In the end, he gritted his teeth, having no choice but to swallow his pride.
That very night, Avery issued an order, demanding that all remaining Cox family strongholds completelyevacuate District Fourteen.
In the early hours of the morning, a grand convoy made its way onto the highway leading to the border of DistrictFourteen.
The road was completely deserted, with not even a passing car in sight.
Avery sat in the car, his eyes shut in repose, yet his mind was anything but at rest, actively formulating hisstrategies.
They were about to cross the line when the car braked abruptly. Avery, who was in the back seat, was thrownforward before he settled back into his seat.
“What's going on?” He frowned, looking up at the convoy ahead.
Irwin stepped out of the car for a moment, then quickly got back in, his expression serious.
“Mr. Cox, there are people from the Watson and Laker families up ahead. They seem to be trying to stop us!”
A glint of cold light flashed through Avery's eyes, and the corner of his mouth suddenly curved into a meaningful
smile.
Hah, just as I expected...
Meanwhile, Neera couldn't sleep all night, tossing and turning, until finally, she simply sat up.
Jean turned on the lamp. “Still worried?”
Neera let her hair down, her small face softly glowing under the lamp. She gently bit the corner of her lip andnodded honestly.
“The Cox family is evacuating completely tonight, and the Bartitsu Guild has issued a kill order. I wonder howthings are now.”
As she spoke, she gathered her nightgown and rolled out of bed. She walked to the edge of the balcony, lifted thecurtain, and took a glance outside.
She had intended to offer help, but Avery didn't want her and the Gordon family to get involved any further. Nomatter what she said, he was adamant about facing it alone with the Cox family.
Neera understood that if the Gordon family were to get involved at this point, they would definitely give theBartitsu Guild a chance to seize control, giving people a reason to gossip.
She had only sent Zephyr to investigate and watched secretly, hoping that the Cox family could safely get throughtonight.
At this moment, she was waiting anxiously, but no news came. It was hard for her not to worry.
“Has the Cox family successfully evacuated now? Why hasn't Zephyr sent any news?”
She returned to the side of the bed and picked up her phone from the headboard, intending to give Zephyr a call.
Jean stopped her. “You don't have to call him. No news is good news. If something really happens, Zephyr willreport to you.”
Indeed, what he said was true, but Neera still felt worried.
Jean looked at her furrowed brows, his eyes flickering slightly. Suddenly, he gently shook her chin. “You'reworrying about another man in the middle of the night in front of your man. Aren't you afraid I'll get jealous?”
Neera rubbed her nose and said, “There's a reason for that. It's not because of anything else. Don't be so petty.”
Jean's anger subsided. “You think I'm petty? If I were really petty, I would have dealt with you by now.”