The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 1435
When Neera, Adriana, and Zephyr descended the stairs, they discovered that someone had already broken into the living room.
The instant the intruders saw Neera, they reacted as though they had spotted prey, immediately charging at her.
Luckily, those from the Gordon family were there to intervene, engaging in a fierce fight with them, blood splattering everywhere.
The sight shocked Neera to the core and made her heart pound rapidly.
She felt her entire body turning stiff, her feet so heavy she could barely move them. Yet, she had no choice but to persist and continue forging downstairs.
Adriana had never seen such a scene before and was scared out of her wits. Her scream was stuck in her throat, and her body was drenched in cold sweat.
She gripped Neera's hand tightly, her palm slick with cold sweat, an incredibly uncomfortable sensation.
Under Zephyr's cover, the trio finally reached the wine cabinet in the dining room.
Zephyr opened the door of the wine cabinet and fumbled around the space within, seemingly depressing something.
In the next moment, an exceedingly faint click sounded. Astonishingly, the wine cabinet began to shift to the side.
Luckily, the noise wasn't loud. Coupled with the ongoing fight outside, no one noticed the situation there.
In just a few seconds, the wine cabinet had moved away from its original position, revealing the “wall” behind it.
In reality, it wasn't a wall but a door, identical in color and texture to the wall itself. If it weren't for the tiny crack left slightly ajar at that moment, it would be completely indistinguishable.
Zephyr swung the door open, baring the secret passage within to Adriana and Neera's sight.
The secret passage was not as dilapidated as Neera had initially imagined. On the contrary, it was very clean, with lights on both sides.
It seems to be sensor-based.
The two of them walked in, curiously observing the narrow corridor as they ambled forward.
Zephyr followed behind them, first closing the door before pressing a button next to it.
In the space, they distinctly felt a vibration under their feet, likely produced by the wine cabinet outside the door moving back to its original place.
Neera asked with slight unease, “After the wine cabinet shifts back, would anyone outside be able to tell that it has been moved?”
After all, it was a large wine cabinet, and moving it around would leave traces on the floor or wall.
However, Zephyr responded with certainty, “No. This switch has been programmed. Once the wine cabinet is moved and returned to its original position, the robot vacuum in the kitchen will immediately spring into action, wiping the floor around the wine cabinet clean. As for the walls, they have been specially treated and will not leave any traces.”
While saying that, he tapped a few times on the door's keypad. Following that, a click sounded.
“Moreover, just to be on the safe side, this door was specially designed so it could be locked from the inside.”
Hearing that, Neera felt somewhat relieved. “I never expected the Gordon family to have made such thorough arrangements.”
Zephyr nodded, taking a few large strides to stand in front of Neera.
“I will lead you both out of here, Ms. Garcia. Please follow me. We should arrive in about ten minutes or so.”
Neera would nodded and followed behind him.
About ten minutes later, Neera and the others finally reached the end of the secret passage.
However, when the three of them finally emerged from the secret passage to arrive at the mansion belonging to the Gordon family's affliated forces, they discovered that the situation was completely different from what they had imagined.
They had thought that the affliated forces of the Gordon family would be waiting for them right then.
But unexpectedly, people were lying all over the place in the living room and dining room at that very moment.
It was clear that they were either dead or passed out.
Neera and Adriana were both dumbfounded, gaping at everything before them in utter shock and disbelief.
Zephyr's expression quickly turned as cold as ice.
He promptly realized that the place was no longer safe.
“Ms. Garcia, come with me quickly!”
Like a cheetah, he sensed danger and turned to Neera, speaking urgently.
However, it was already too late to do anything.
Just as Zephyr was about to leave with Neera and Adriana, a group of people suddenly stormed into the living room.
Seeing that, Zephyr immediately shielded Neera and Adriana behind him and starting retreating.
“Who are the lot of you?” he demanded sharply.
Regretfully, they did not answer him. Instead, they surrounded the trio completely.
Each wore expressions akin to having spotted prey, their eyes glinting dangerously.
Just then, a round of applause rang out from the entrance, followed by two figures walking in, one after the other.
When Neera made out their countenances, her eyes instantly widened. She went as pale as a sheet and was filled with a mix of shock and anger.
“So, it was you two. When did you both start colluding together?”
In no time, understanding dawned upon her. She then questioned in a raised voice, “You've actually defected to Bartitsu Guild!”
The two figures who walked in were none other than the long-lost Phoebe and Howard, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.
She did not know the kind of relationship that existed between them.
But as far as she knew, there had never been any connection between the Cox and Logan families.
Logically speaking, Phoebe should have no interaction with Howard. Unexpectedly, they came together at that moment.
This truly took her by surprise.
Even more surprising was the fact that Phoebe had defected to Bartitsu Guild.
No sooner had her words rang out than Howard snickered.
“Come on, Ms. Garcia. Do you have amnesia or something? When have I ever not been a part of Bartitsu Guild's forces? But now that you mention it, I remember that it was all thanks to you that I was suppressed by the guild previously.”
Speaking of which, he paused for a moment and suddenly flashed her a malicious smile. “But it's also thanks to you that the Logan family got to turn things around now.”
Neera frowned. “What do you mean?”
“Exactly what I said. Can't you even understand that? It's all thanks to you that the Logan family is being entrusted by Bartitsu Guild again. Mr. Lozano personally instructed me to take your life. How could I not comply?”
After he had said that, his expression abruptly changed, his face contorting into a mask of malice.
“Neera, I've had my fair share of hardships because of you in the past. Now, it's about time I settle this score.”
The instant the intruders saw Neera, they reacted as though they had spotted prey, immediately charging at her.
Luckily, those from the Gordon family were there to intervene, engaging in a fierce fight with them, blood splattering everywhere.
The sight shocked Neera to the core and made her heart pound rapidly.
She felt her entire body turning stiff, her feet so heavy she could barely move them. Yet, she had no choice but to persist and continue forging downstairs.
Adriana had never seen such a scene before and was scared out of her wits. Her scream was stuck in her throat, and her body was drenched in cold sweat.
She gripped Neera's hand tightly, her palm slick with cold sweat, an incredibly uncomfortable sensation.
Under Zephyr's cover, the trio finally reached the wine cabinet in the dining room.
Zephyr opened the door of the wine cabinet and fumbled around the space within, seemingly depressing something.
In the next moment, an exceedingly faint click sounded. Astonishingly, the wine cabinet began to shift to the side.
Luckily, the noise wasn't loud. Coupled with the ongoing fight outside, no one noticed the situation there.
In just a few seconds, the wine cabinet had moved away from its original position, revealing the “wall” behind it.
In reality, it wasn't a wall but a door, identical in color and texture to the wall itself. If it weren't for the tiny crack left slightly ajar at that moment, it would be completely indistinguishable.
Zephyr swung the door open, baring the secret passage within to Adriana and Neera's sight.
The secret passage was not as dilapidated as Neera had initially imagined. On the contrary, it was very clean, with lights on both sides.
It seems to be sensor-based.
The two of them walked in, curiously observing the narrow corridor as they ambled forward.
Zephyr followed behind them, first closing the door before pressing a button next to it.
In the space, they distinctly felt a vibration under their feet, likely produced by the wine cabinet outside the door moving back to its original place.
Neera asked with slight unease, “After the wine cabinet shifts back, would anyone outside be able to tell that it has been moved?”
After all, it was a large wine cabinet, and moving it around would leave traces on the floor or wall.
However, Zephyr responded with certainty, “No. This switch has been programmed. Once the wine cabinet is moved and returned to its original position, the robot vacuum in the kitchen will immediately spring into action, wiping the floor around the wine cabinet clean. As for the walls, they have been specially treated and will not leave any traces.”
While saying that, he tapped a few times on the door's keypad. Following that, a click sounded.
“Moreover, just to be on the safe side, this door was specially designed so it could be locked from the inside.”
Hearing that, Neera felt somewhat relieved. “I never expected the Gordon family to have made such thorough arrangements.”
Zephyr nodded, taking a few large strides to stand in front of Neera.
“I will lead you both out of here, Ms. Garcia. Please follow me. We should arrive in about ten minutes or so.”
Neera would nodded and followed behind him.
About ten minutes later, Neera and the others finally reached the end of the secret passage.
However, when the three of them finally emerged from the secret passage to arrive at the mansion belonging to the Gordon family's affliated forces, they discovered that the situation was completely different from what they had imagined.
They had thought that the affliated forces of the Gordon family would be waiting for them right then.
But unexpectedly, people were lying all over the place in the living room and dining room at that very moment.
It was clear that they were either dead or passed out.
Neera and Adriana were both dumbfounded, gaping at everything before them in utter shock and disbelief.
Zephyr's expression quickly turned as cold as ice.
He promptly realized that the place was no longer safe.
“Ms. Garcia, come with me quickly!”
Like a cheetah, he sensed danger and turned to Neera, speaking urgently.
However, it was already too late to do anything.
Just as Zephyr was about to leave with Neera and Adriana, a group of people suddenly stormed into the living room.
Seeing that, Zephyr immediately shielded Neera and Adriana behind him and starting retreating.
“Who are the lot of you?” he demanded sharply.
Regretfully, they did not answer him. Instead, they surrounded the trio completely.
Each wore expressions akin to having spotted prey, their eyes glinting dangerously.
Just then, a round of applause rang out from the entrance, followed by two figures walking in, one after the other.
When Neera made out their countenances, her eyes instantly widened. She went as pale as a sheet and was filled with a mix of shock and anger.
“So, it was you two. When did you both start colluding together?”
In no time, understanding dawned upon her. She then questioned in a raised voice, “You've actually defected to Bartitsu Guild!”
The two figures who walked in were none other than the long-lost Phoebe and Howard, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.
She did not know the kind of relationship that existed between them.
But as far as she knew, there had never been any connection between the Cox and Logan families.
Logically speaking, Phoebe should have no interaction with Howard. Unexpectedly, they came together at that moment.
This truly took her by surprise.
Even more surprising was the fact that Phoebe had defected to Bartitsu Guild.
No sooner had her words rang out than Howard snickered.
“Come on, Ms. Garcia. Do you have amnesia or something? When have I ever not been a part of Bartitsu Guild's forces? But now that you mention it, I remember that it was all thanks to you that I was suppressed by the guild previously.”
Speaking of which, he paused for a moment and suddenly flashed her a malicious smile. “But it's also thanks to you that the Logan family got to turn things around now.”
Neera frowned. “What do you mean?”
“Exactly what I said. Can't you even understand that? It's all thanks to you that the Logan family is being entrusted by Bartitsu Guild again. Mr. Lozano personally instructed me to take your life. How could I not comply?”
After he had said that, his expression abruptly changed, his face contorting into a mask of malice.
“Neera, I've had my fair share of hardships because of you in the past. Now, it's about time I settle this score.”
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What kind of stupid confusion is this, how come she didn't know that the my bourvart they are talking about is Jean?...
Author uses too many words to describe useless things and then don't clarify others, who is this aunts friend. Neere went to play golf with who?...
Why is she keeping so many secrets from Jean?...
is it too much to ask, when are they going to know that Jean is the father of her triplets???? the man that night 6yrs ago is Jean???!!!!!!...
Chapter 328, did Alfonso not meet Jeann before, how does he not recognise him huh...
I'm a bit confused, does Roxanna not know that her sister is married..this chapter makes it look like she doesn't know but they already went to Jean for money huh...
Too many words to explain somethings, it's a waste.......
Good Day Dear Author! i just want to ask, why it cant read in normal format? the sentences for every chapter is cut, almost half of the sentence is cut thats why cant read it as whole. Thankyou....