Chapter 1302


    Chapter 1302


    No sooner hadn stepped out than Neera walked in, her face a little pale and appearing anxious.


    At a nce, Jean guessed that she had heard the rumors.


    Sure enough, when Neera opened her mouth, it was to say, “The Cox family is in trouble.”


    Jean nodded. “I know. Ian just mentioned it.”


    He rose to his feet, circled around to the front of the desk, and stood face-to-face with her at close


    quarters.


    “Are you worried?” he asked.


    Neera nodded slightly, not wanting to hide anything from him, and honestly expressed her thoughts.


    “I am a bit worried. After all, Mr. Cox is not with the Cox family now, and just dealing with the Jagger


    family’s affairs has already left him overwhelmed. The Cox family is now in such a big mess. If he finds


    out, I’m afraid it will only make him more upset. The Cox family is currently besieged with internal and


    external troubles. They have helped me before, so I…”


    Jean held her hand, his warm and dry palm enveloping her delicate fingers.


    “I understand you want to help the Cox family, and I’m not saying no. However, this matter is a lot more


    complicated than it seems and has a huge impact. Privately having firearms is a grave crime. If it’s


    proven to be true, the Cox family will certainly not be able to protect themselves. If you get involved,


    even the Gordon family might be implicated.”


    “I understand,” Neera said, her head bowed low as she spoke in a subdued tone. “I know that I’m not


    just representing myself now but the entire Gordon family. However, the Gordon family has always


    been on good terms with the Cox family. When the Gordons faced difficulties in the past, the Cox


    family, didn’t just stand by and watch. Now that the Cox family is in trouble, we can’t just stand aside,


    can we? Besides, when the Cox family went to Adieu Ind, the Gordon family also sent people along.


    It’s impossible to disassociate ourselves now.”


    It was clear that she had made up her mind to help to the end, and naturally, Jean wouldn’t say


    anything more.


    He sighed helplessly. “You always take everything so seriously. If someone shows you the slightest bit


    of kindness, you feel the need to repay them with all your might.”


    Neera rubbed her nose. “I have no choice. Otherwise, I won’t be at peace.”


    “I knew you would think that way.” Jean lightly bopped her nose, his affection evident. “All right, just do


    whatever you think is right.”


    As for the rest, she could just leave it to him.


    He would take care of everything for her, protecting her in every way possible.


    Neera raised her head, her bright eyes looking straight at him with a hint of guilt shining in them.


    “I always care so much about the Cox family’s affairs. You… Are you unhappy?”


    Jean raised an eyebrow. “Do you want the truth?”


    “Yes. Speak your mind. You can say whatever you’re thinking.”


    “So if I do speak my mind, will you stop caring about the Cox family’s affairs?” Jean teased her.


    Neera hesitated for a moment, her expression somewhat distressed as she was unsure of how to


    respond.


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    Jean smiled faintly, scratching her chin as if teasing a kitten.


    “I might be a tad jealous, but it doesn’t make me unhappy. Don’t overthink it. I’m not that petty.


    Whatever you want


    to do, as long as it brings you peace of mind, you can do anything. I’ll support you unconditionally.”


    Seeing that he didn’t seem to be lying, Neera’s bit of guilt finally dissipated like smoke in the air.


    Jean steered the conversation back on track. “Tell me, what’s your next move?”


    Whenever the matters of the Cox family were brought up, a touch of worry would tinge Neera’s


    expression.


    “I’m not sure either. I n to visit the Cox family to get to the bottom of the matter regarding those


    firearms. I hope they’re not from the Cox family. Otherwise, it would really be troublesome.”


    Jean told her, “Avery would absolutely never do such a thing. Those firearms most likely weren’t ced


    there by the Cox family.”


    Upon hearing this, Neera frowned. “If it’s not the Cox family, then who could it be? After all, that ce is


    managed by them…”


    Trailing off, she then understood. “You suspect there might be a mole in the Cox family?”


    Jean didn’t make a definitive statement. “Not necessarily; it’s just a possibility. When you go to the Cox


    familyter, don’t mention this possibility for now. After all, you don’t know who among the Cox family


    can be trusted and who can’t. If you speak rashly, it may cause trouble or alert the enemy. Let’s first


    hear what they have to say.”


    Neera nodded in agreement and called for Zephyr to head toward the Cox family’s residence.


    It was Rio who received her.


    Upon her arrival, Rio was clearly taken aback, soon followed by an expression of guilt.


    “I’m sorry, Ms. Garcia. We are now all aware of what Phoebe has done. She must have been out of her


    mind tomit such an outrageous act against you. We are relieved that you were not injured.


    Otherwise, we wouldn’t know how to exin to the Gordon family, let alone our own family head. I


    should have brought Phoebe to the Gordon residence to apologize and ask for your forgiveness in


    person. However, the Cox family is currently in a mess, which has caused the dy.”


    Neera chose to sit down across from him. She didn’t put on airs or appear to have any intention of


    reprimanding him.


    “Mr. Rio, please have a seat. I am aware that the attackst time was solely Phoebe’s doing. I won’t


    me the entire Cox family for this, so you don’t need to worry. I didn’te here today to seek


    retribution. I heard that something happened to the Cox family, so I wanted toe and see the


    situation.”


    Rio initially thought that she hade to seek retribution, but unexpectedly, it was about this matter,


    which made him feel even more surprised and ashamed.


    He took a seat across from her, his aged face revealing a deep sense of exhaustion and mncholy.


    Clearly, the recent incident had kept him awake all night.


    “After such a thing happened to the Cox family, all the other families who usually have good rtions


    with us have kept their distance. Not a single one hase to offer their condolences. Yet, you were


    able to put aside past grievances, Ms. Garcia. You not only don’t hold a grudge but also personally


    came to show your concern. This kindness is truly something the Cox family will find hard to repay!”


    Neera shook her head. “At this critical moment, let’s not talk about trivial matters. I have always


    remembered the help Mr. Cox gave me in the past. If the Cox family is in trouble, I will naturally lend a


    hand wherever I can. However, I’m not sure what the current situation of the Cox family is. Could you


    enlighten me?”