Chapter 1403
Chapter 1403
In just one morning, public opinion shifted dramatically.
Everyone was condemning Bartitsu Guild, and the Cox family had turned into the unfortunate ones
forced to leave their homnd, gaining tremendous support.
Thebel of betrayal has sessfully been removed from the Cox family’s reputation.
Not only that, but some families under Bartitsu Guild now have an even worse opinion of the guild,
growing wary one by one.
Bartitsu Guild’s actions can only be described as a loss outweighing the gains.
Matthew, upon seeing these discussions, was furious to the point of exploding.
“Hurry up and have people delete those onlinements for me! What kind of image are we
presenting?”
However, his assistant, Darren, stood there looking hesitant, unmoving.
“Mr. Lozano, even if we silence them, it won’t make any sense. It will only make people think that
Bartitsu Guild is trying to silence others and create the impression that the guild has something to
hide.”
“What other options do we have? Are we going to allow public opinion to keep escting like this?”
Matthew stroked his beard, his expression more disgruntled than if he had eaten a fly.
Darren responded with a strained expression, “Currently, the paramount concern isn’t public opinion
but the unity of the guild. The Cox family has already severed ties with the guild and joined Lordsworth
Estate. Now, our focus should be on whether Lordsworth Estate will leverage the Cox family against us.
We need to prepare in advance.”
Matthew sneered. “I don’t believe Lordsworth Estate would dare to make a move for real against the
guild. Even if they are powerful, the guild is not to be trifled with!”
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Darren wiped the sweat off his forehead and continued to advise, “That may be true, but we still need
to be prepared in advance. Moreover, even though the Cox family has gone to Lordsworth Estate, their
grievances with families like the Watson family and the Laker family still exist. Given Avery’s
temperament, he won’t quietly ept this loss. There will be revenge for any wrongs, and in that case,
his stance against the guild will only be more hostile.”
Pausing, he carefully added in a hushed tone, “And, the secret hidden in that arsenal, once exposed…
If Avery finds out about what happened back then…”
“Shut up!” Before he could finish his sentence, Matthew suddenly red at him fiercely. “Who gave you
the right to spout nonsense?”
Darren’s voice abruptly ceased, and he lowered his head, reluctant to utter another word.
The atmosphere grew eerily still. After a moment, Matthew squinted and inquired, “So, what do you
suggest we do now?”
Darren hesitated for a moment before stating, “Given the current circumstances, our best course of
action is to seek support from influential families. Despite the significance of the Watson family and the
Laker family, their power has considerably waned in recent conflicts with the Cox family. The skirmish
yesterday also unveiled that these two families are not operating at their peak. It appears
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skirmish yesterday also unveiled that these two families are not operating at their peak. It appears we’ll
need to depend on the Gordon family.”
Upon hearing this, Matthew furrowed his brow.
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“The Gordon family? Have you lost your mind? The Gordon family has a favorable rtionship with the
Cox family. With the Cox family’s departure and all the upheaval, why would the Gordon family still
align themselves with Bartitsu Guild?”
“The Gordon family indeed has a close rtionship with the Cox family, but Bartitsu Guild has more
than just the Gordon family as allies with the Cox family. The oue remains within Bartitsu Guild,
right? Whether a rtionship is good or not boils down to interests. If the guild wants to win over the
Gordon family, we need to appeal to their interests and find a way to lift the Gordon family’s spirits.’
Matthew paused his pacing, turned, and sat on the sofa, sinking into deep thought.
If it were in the past, he would have scorned the Gordon family.
However, things had changed. The head of the Gordon family held influence from District Twenty-One
to District Twenty-Five, and Chad had recently revealed the hidden strength of the Gordon family.
In the current situation, there might not be any family in Bartitsu Guild with a greater influence than the
Gordon family.
Reflecting on this, he took a deep breath andmanded, “Reach out to the Gordon family. Inform
them that I extend a personal invitation for tea. Let’s engage in a face-to-face discussion.”
Darren nodded in acknowledgment. “Yes, sir.”
Not long after, Neera received the message.
She consulted with Chad, “Uncle Chad, do you think I should go?”
Chad set aside the newspaper and leisurely replied, “Go ahead, see what tricks Matthew and the
others have up their sleeves, and what they n to use to win over our Gordon family.”
Neera smirked. “Most likely, it’s all about using personal gains. Bartitsu Guild has no scruples, and for
their goals, they’ll use any means necessary. They’re not afraid to make empty promises. Who knows
what grandiose ims they’ll make this time?”
As expected, when she attended the meeting at the café, Matthew indeed intended to persuade her
with personal gains.
“Ms. Garcia, you are the head of the Gordon family and also the ninth elder of Bartitsu Guild. The
responsibilities on your shoulders are quite substantial.”
Savoring the coffee, Neera casually smiled and straightforwardly said, “If you have something to say,
feel free to speak directly. I believe there’s no need to waste time beating around the bush. After all,
everyone’s time is precious.”
Matthew reclined in his chair, a slight twitch at the corner of his eye as he controlled his temper, all the
while maintaining a smiling demeanor.
“Ms. Garcia, you’re a direct individual, and I appreciate that. It’s easy to converse with someone like
you. Since you’veid it out so inly, I’ll get straight to the point. The guild hopes that the Gordon
family can offer full support, stand in solidarity, and aid in resisting external threats. In return, the