The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 1269

Shane shook his head. "It's impossible. The guild has clearly planned this out. They insist that the Cox family must complete it. The Cox family can't refuse. They have no choice but to accept. This matter is already set in stone. No one can change it."

Neera furrowed her brows, filled with deep concern.

Jean had been quietly listening by her side. Seeing that she didn't look well, he gently stroked her brow with his hand.

"Don't worry for now. If you're concerned, just go and check on the Cox family."

Neera was taken aback. She pulled his hand down, her eyes lighting up. "You... are you willing to let me go?"

Jean chuckled lightly. "Why not? I'm just asking you to visit the Cox family, nothing else. You want to help, don't you?"

Neera hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Yes. I can't just sit back and ignore this matter."

Ever since she arrived in Phison, Avery had consistently helped her.

Although she felt a bit awkward and even somewhat resentful about their engagement, she was still very grateful to Avery.

"Mr. Cox has helped me so much. I consider him a benefactor, a friend, and even like a brother to Shane. I always remembered how well he took care of me and thought I should repay him no matter what. Now that he's in trouble, I... I can't just pretend I don't know and let it go. Even if this mission is more difficult and dangerous, I still want to lend a hand to the Cox family."

As she spoke, her eyes sparkled with determination, clearly showing that she had made up her mind.

Jean smiled, patting her on the head.

"If that's the case, then go ahead and do as you wish. Seek him out and discuss it with him. I believe you can handle it well."

Neera looked into his eyes, feeling reassured in her heart, and finally revealed a hint of a smile.

"Alright. You and the kids wait for me at home. I'll be back shortly."

After she finished speaking, she turned to Shane and said, "Shane, I'm going now. Once I learn more about the Cox family's situation, I'll let you know."

Shane stood up. "Should I go with you?"

Neera had already reached the entrance. Without looking back, she replied, "No worries. I'll just take Zephyr with me."

Then, she left the house.

Shane and Jean followed her out, watching the car disappear at the gate.

"Are you really not worried or angry?" Shane asked curiously at that moment.

Jean glanced at him, asking indifferently, "Why should I be worried, and why should I get angry?"

"You can't possibly be unaware of Avery's feelings for Neera, right? All these years, I've never seen him so infatuated with any woman. Now that you're letting Neera see him, you don't seem jealous at all."

With his hands casually tucked into his trouser pockets, Jean stood tall and handsome, exuding an extraordinary aura.

"She's my partner. No one can take her away. I trust her more than I trust myself. I will support her in whatever she does. As long as she feels happy, satisfied, and comfortable, anything goes."

Shane raised an eyebrow. "Such confidence. It seems you two are very close. That puts my mind at ease. She will be very happy with you in the future."

A hint of amusement flashed in Jean's eyes as he suddenly said, half-jokingly, half-seriously, "It's me who will be happy with her."

Upon hearing this, Shane burst out laughing heartily.

Meanwhile, Neera had arrived at the Cox residence with Zephyr, but she did not see Avery.

As soon as she walked into the living room, she noticed a few unfamiliar faces sitting inside.

Those people were quite surprised when they saw her.

One of them, a young woman, suddenly stood up. She strode toward Neera and stood haughtily in front of her, radiating an unmistakable air of hostility.

"You're the head of the Gordon family, Neera?"

With a calm expression, Neera looked at her and asked, "Yes, I am. May I ask if Mr. Avery is in?"

The woman suddenly let out a cold laugh, her words extremely impolite. "You want to meet my cousin? Who do you think you are, thinking you can meet him just because you want to? I'm warning you, go back to the Gordon family! Stop hanging around my cousin. Your presence annoys me!"

Given her attitude, not a single person from the Cox family tried to stop her. They all sat quietly on the couch, watching the drama unfold.

Neera chose to indifferently survey her surroundings, ignoring the woman. She turned her head and called out to a servant not far away.

"Is the head of your household home? If so, could you please let him know I'm here? If not, I'll come back later."

The servant wanted to respond, but as she looked at the woman across from her, she found herself in a quandary, her words hanging on the brink of utterance.

The woman, feeling ignored by Neera, shouted, "Can't you understand when I tell you to get lost and go back to the Gordon family? This is the Cox residence. Stop acting superior in front of us. Everyone knows what kind of person you really are!"

A hint of coldness flashed through Neera's eyes, and Zephyr's face darkened even more. He was ready to step forward and deal with the woman.

Neera stopped him and looked indifferently at the woman in front of her.