The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 1257

People had long suspected Avery would speak up for the Gordon family and immediately stood up to refute him, "Even though the guild made this decision early on, we must be flexible. Is it worse to let an incompetent person hold a high position, tarnishing our guild's reputation, or is the impact of this greater than the cost of cutting our losses in time?"

"Exactly, Mr. Cox. Even though your Cox family holds a high status and we trust you, when it comes to the Gordon family, we simply don't trust them at all!"

"If Chad were still in power, perhaps I could show some courtesy to the Gordon family. But if it's this young woman, there's no need for that. I firmly oppose it!"

Avery's face was stern. "So, you are determined to target the Gordon family?"

At that moment, the head of the Atkinson family and the senior elder, Bernard, spoke up. "We're all here for a reasoned discussion, expressing our own views. There's no need to make the atmosphere so tense. Mr. Cox, we understand that due to your marriage alliance with the Gordon family, you tend to favor them. However, no matter what, we should prioritize the overall situation of Bartitsu Guild. Allowing such an obscure, third-rate family like the Gordon family to enter the elder seats is indeed inappropriate. On the other hand, your words also make sense. After all, the guild had previously released information, and changing our minds now would indeed damage our credibility. We should balance both aspects."

Avery glanced at him, asking indifferently, "So, according to you, how can we achieve this?"

Bernard glanced at Matthew, then at Neera, appearing to be deep in thought. Then, seemingly with some difficulty, he began to speak.

"The head of the Gordon family has just taken her position. She probably doesn't even have time to manage her own family affairs. How about this? Let's return the position of the district president to the guild and choose someone else to take on the role. Ms. Garcia, you're still young, so you know very little about the guild. It would be better for you to spend more time managing the Gordon family and smoothing out internal affairs. You don't need to worry about the guild's matters. As for the ninth elder's seat, Mr. Lozano can select the best from the various family forces under his command to fill in this role. The district president can also be served by a family head with more qualifications and strength. Initially, you publicly stated that you would only add one elder seat without giving a specific explanation. As for the recent rumors about the Gordon family head entering the elder seat, you can treat them as hearsay and publicly deny them. In this way, it will not damage the reputation of our guild, and it can also maintain the overall situation of our guild."

As if recalling something, he turned his head back to Neera and added, "Ms. Garcia, everyone has witnessed your accomplishments in this election. Rest assured. The guild will not treat the Gordon family unfairly. We will provide benefits as compensation and support."

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately received the agreement of everyone present.

"This is a great idea! I agree!"

"With this, the selection for the positions of the district president and ninth elder's seat can be based on merit and strength. This would greatly benefit the guild!"

"I also agree!"

Neera remained silent, her hands resting on her lap gradually clenched into fists. She sneered inwardly. What's this about a balance of two, offering compensation and support? Ha! How despicable!

Before she could even utter a word, Avery couldn't sit still any longer and started arguing, "You all are aware of the achievements the Gordon family made at the district presidential election, and now you're turning your backs on them? You all are respected figures in Phison, yet you're conspiring to carve up the fruits of someone else's labor. Aren't you afraid that this will get out, and people will scorn you, looking down on you?"

"You're absurd!" Someone lost their temper, tearing away the peaceful pretense to confront him.

"Avery, you're so biased toward the Gordon family, supporting this young woman to rise to power. You wouldn't be trying to gain some benefits, would you?"

Avery sneered, "Reaping benefits? How could I possibly compete with you seniors? If others saw your demeanor just now, they'd probably mistake you for a bunch of thieves and robbers!"

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

"Am I the one spouting nonsense, or are you all living in a fantasy world? In Mount Cloud, it was the Gordon family who fought tooth and nail! And you? You think a few light words can sweep everything under the rug. How wonderful that must be! Also, Mr. Lozano clearly announced that a new elder seat would be added for the one who becomes the district president. How did it become so vague when it reached your lips? Who are you trying to fool? Do you really think everyone else is a fool? If this matter gets out, I'm afraid your reputation will be completely ruined. It's disgraceful!"

Someone stood up angrily, their face flushed and their neck thickened from being berated. That person pointed at Avery for a long time, unable to utter a word.

The tension was palpable.

At that moment, Neera stood up.

Her face was calm, showing neither joy nor anger, making it hard for anyone to discern her emotions.

Everyone's gaze fell on her, each one filled with confusion, wondering what she was up to.

And she, after looking around, asked in a calm and cool voice, "If I were to hand over the position of the district president, who do you think would be suitable to take over, fellow elders?"

With a single sentence, the scene instantly fell into silence.