The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 1136

The members of the Gordon family were taken aback by this unexpected turn of events. They stood up one by one, their expressions filled with disbelief as they looked around at the people surrounding them. Clearly, they hadn't anticipated Neera's audacity in organizing such a bold move against them.

Baxter quickly grasped the situation and erupted into laughter. “Well, well, quite audacious, aren't you? So, this is the girl Chad chose, huh? Do you really think you can rule the roost just because you've been given a little power? You truly have no idea of your limits! Since you're ready to fight, then I won't hold back either!”

With those words hanging in the air, he bellowed, “Men!” In an instant, another wave of individuals flooded into the room.

He was clearly prepared, for his men even outnumbered the ones led by Zephyr.

Suddenly, the vast main hall was completely surrounded, packed tightly both inside and out.

The faces of everyone present were grim, the atmosphere tense and charged with animosity, creating a palpable sense of impending conflict.

The tension in the air was so thick that it seemed a mere spark could set off an explosion, engulfing the entire room.

This was the first time Neera had witnessed such an intimidating show of force. To say she wasn't the least bit scared would be an overstatement of her courage.

However, she managed to maintain her composure. Despite the myriad emotions rushing through her, her demeanor remained remarkably composed.

With a subtle raise of her eyebrow and a nonchalant chuckle, she remarked, “It appears you've made up your mind to defy Mr. Gordon's orders.”

With arms folded across his chest, Baxter sneered. “Mr. Gordon's orders? If Chad truly cared for the Gordon family, he wouldn't have made such a reckless decision! As an elder of the family, it's my duty to assist the family head. If he's made a decision that puts our family at risk, it's my duty to guide him away from this disastrous path and eradicate any potential threats.”

Eradicate?

Neera's gaze turned cold.

Just then, Avery stepped forward, positioning himself in front of her.

He said, “Mr. Baxter, do you really want things to escalate this far? If so, I'll have to involve our people from the Cox family as well.”

Having reached this point of open hostility, Baxter had no reason to fear or hold back anymore.

He no longer treated Avery with courtesy as he growled, “Bring it on, I'm not afraid of you! Avery, just because the Cox family has a standing in the Bartitsu Guild, it doesn't mean you can dictate terms in the Gordon family. You keep referring to her as your fiancée, but isn't that just wishful thinking on your part? Remember, your marriage alliance with the Gordon family isn't set in stone yet! The Cox family has absolutely no ties with the Gordon family! Even though you're the esteemed head of the Cox family, the matters of the Gordon family are none of your concern. There's no need for you to act like you're in charge here!”

Ever since Avery became the head of the family, no one had ever dared to confront him like this. His expression quickly turned grim, freezing over with an icy, intimidating demeanor.

“Is that so?” he responded, his tone chilling, seemingly solidifying into icy resolve. “Regardless, I'm adamant about intervening today! I'm curious to know if it's your mouth that's resilient or my men's fists that are unyielding! Irwin, bring them in!”

At his command, Irwin swiftly led his men in.

Both sides immediately engaged in a fight, their fists colliding in a flurry of action.

The vast hall grew stiflingly narrow as pandemonium broke loose, transforming the once orderly scene into sheer mayhem.

Neera hadn't expected the situation would spiral out of control like this.

However, the current situation was akin to a loosed arrow, and there was no way to reverse it. She had no choice but to allow events to progress.

With a swift move, Charles skillfully subdued the approaching assailants, knocking them down effortlessly. His eyes darted in all directions, ears keenly tuned to the surroundings, channeling his complete focus on protecting Neera. He guided her carefully to the side, maintaining a vigilant guard.

All the while, Avery and Shane stood on either side, guarding her protectively.

“What's the plan for wrapping this up?” Neera asked Charles in a hushed tone, her uncertainty evident.

Charles replied, “We have no choice but to fight.”

A slight frown creased Neera's forehead. “If news of this gets out, the Gordon family will become a laughingstock,” she murmured.

After all, family issues should not be aired in public.

“Don't worry, Ms. Garcia. This won't become public. Mr. Robin will take care of it.”

Neera nodded, relief flooding her heart.

Meanwhile, the chaos in front of them continued, with both sides trading blows, making it hard to discern which party held the upper hand at the moment.

It didn't help that these individuals were seasoned Bartitsu experts. Every move they made was precise and deadly, each punch or palm strike capable of severely injuring and incapacitating their opponents, causing them to collapse and lose consciousness.

As Neera took in the heart-stopping scene before her, she felt her perspective on things was once again being profoundly reshaped.

As time passed, she grew increasingly uneasy as she noticed that their side was beginning to lose ground.

It wasn't that her team lacked skills; rather, facing four opponents with only two fighters proved challenging. Even when combining her forces with Avery's, they couldn't match half the strength of their adversaries.

It was evident that Baxter had planned to resolve the conflict through force. He had mobilized a vast number of men and resources, far beyond what anyone could have anticipated.

Moreover, it was indeed inappropriate for Avery to involve himself in the Gordon family's affairs, hence he refrained from bringing too many people.

In the end, Charles was left with no choice but to charge in as well when he realized the dire situation.

Believing it was strategic to capture the ringleader first, he paid no attention to the minor threats and focused his assault on Troy and Ollie, who were shielding Baxter.

These two brothers are both highly skilled Bartitsu experts. They won't be easy to deal with.

While the three of them were entangled in the skirmish, Baxter didn't waste any time and issued a commanding order, “Seize Neera! She's the one disturbing the peace of the Gordon family, conspiring with outsiders, and causing turmoil. We must catch her and hold her accountable!”

Upon receiving his orders, his men immediately turned and charged toward Neera.

Avery's gaze grew icy. He kicked aside the oncoming assailants and positioned himself protectively in front of Neera.

However, his body hadn't fully recovered and couldn't withstand such exertion.

The attackers fought ferociously, causing his brows to furrow tightly. He tried to hold his ground, but his already weakened body started to give way under the relentless assault.

Seeing that both his sons were locked in battle with Charles, and realizing that Avery was held back by the others, Baxter decided to take matters into his own hands.

Having trained in martial arts since childhood, he had developed remarkable physical prowess. Despite his advancing age, he retained remarkable agility.

Before Neera could even register what was happening, he was right upon her, his hand akin to a hawk's claw, bearing down on her throat.