Female Novel
Chapter 1414
At that moment, Troy was visibly upset. “Neera, even if you are the head of the family now, basking in yoursuccess, don't go too far! When an inferior person gets conceited, it never ends well. Aren't you afraid ofretribution for your reckless actions?”
Those words were extremely unpleasant to hear. Jean couldn't bear it any longer. His face darkened, ready toretort.
However, Neera preemptively grabbed him, holding her chin high without arrogance or humility, staring at Troy.“Retribution? What retribution? I'm really puzzled. What benefits has Bartitsu Guild given you that you're sobiased toward them? They've already killed your clansmen, yet you still defend the guild, saying they're not thedirect cause. If the other Gordon family members heard this, I'm afraid you'd be drowned in a sea of their spit!Bartitsu Guild has always been eyeing the Gordon family with covetous eyes, wary of the Gordon family's power,yet desiring to seize control of the District Five from my hands. Is there still a need to follow such a force? Doyou really have to wait until the guild can't stand it any longer, overturns the entire Gordon family, and then yougo to the underworld to admit how ridiculous your persistence is to our ancestors? Don't forget, even though theGordon family is under Bartitsu Guild, the Gordon family has never truly served it. The Gordon family only trulyserves itself! Whenever the interests of the Gordon family are infringed upon, we must promptly cut our lossesand think of other ways out. Sticking to the old ways, remaining unchanging, will only lead the Gordon familyinto a quagmire! The family will only be plunged into an abyss with no chance of turning things around!”
She spoke these words with perfect articulation, finalizing the matter with a decisive bang.
“In any case, my decision to join Lordsworth Estate is final, and no one can change it. Those of my clan whowish to come with me are welcome. As the head of the Gordon family, I will protect them. Those who do notwish to come, I will not force. If they wish to remain in Bartitsu Guild, they may do so. The Gordon family willnot fall apart without them!” After she finished speaking, she turned around and went upstairs.
When Jean followed her into the room, he saw her furiously watering the plants, clearly quite upset.
Jean found it amusing. He walked over, playfully touched her chin, and said, “Why are you suddenly upset?Weren't you quite domineering just now?”
Neera kept a straight face, feeling extremely annoyed. “I just feel that they really don't get it. Can't they see thecurrent situation of the Gordon family? Why do they insist on staying in Bartitsu Guild time and again? Could itbe that they've actually accepted benefits from the Guild?”
Jean sat next to her, helping her with the analysis. “This shouldn't be the case. Although Mr. Baxter always likesto express an opposing view, it's just to bring you down and covet the position of the Gordon family head. As forcolluding with Bartitsu Guild, he's not that foolish. All right, don't sulk anymore, let's eat. The food is gettingcold.”
Neera grumbled and shook her head, “No, I'm not going. I'm already fed up. Seeing them just annoys me.”
Jean chuckled, thought for a moment, then tilted his head to look at her. “How about I take you out for a meal?You can choose whatever you want to eat.”
Neera blinked and nodded in agreement.
Before the two of them left, Baxter was still there. Neera didn't even spare him a glance, swiftly stepping out thedoor.
However, that dinner, ultimately, was not enjoyable.
Neera had initially wanted to cast aside all matters, to immerse herself in the world fully with Jean. However,
unexpectedly, she received a call from Maggie.
When she heard Maggie's voice, Neera felt a moment of daze as if she had suddenly returned to her childhood.
“Neera? Neera Are you listening? It's me, Mom!” On the phone, Maggie's anxious voice brought Neera's thoughtsback to reality.
The emotion in Neera's eyes faded away, quickly returning to normal. She responded indifferently, “What's thematter?”
After asking, she recalled how Maggie referred to herself earlier and frowned. “I only have one mother, and shenow rests eternally beneath the ground.”
Maggie choked a bit, gave a sheepish laugh twice, her feelings uncertain. “It's okay, Neera. If you're notcomfortable, you can call me godmother. If that's still not okay, you can call me Aunt Maggie. Whatever worksfor you, as long as you're happy.”
Maggie appeared to be pleading for mercy, but Neera was not buying it and cut the former off directly.
“If there's something you need to say, go ahead. I'm busy on my end and can't chat for long.”
“Oh, okay.” Maggie hurriedly poured out her grievances amidst her tears. “Here's the thing. Neera, your dad...Your foster father is sick. He's in the hospital right now. The doctors say he needs to be hospitalized and undergotests. They say his illness is quite serious, very severe. The medical expenses will be quite substantial, includinghospitalization and examination fees, and so on. I... I was really hesitant to bring this up with you, but you knowour family's financial situation. We simply can't afford such a large amount of money. What do you think weshould do...”novelbin