Chapter 1407


    Chapter 1407


    Neera managed to suppress a smile, respectfully nodding her head. “Yes, yes, I was thoughtless in my


    speech.’


    Finnley fumed as he corrected her, “What do you mean by you bring thoughtless? You clearly just don’t


    understand the real situation!”


    Neera nodded obediently. “Yes, yes, yes. It’s my fault for not understanding the real situation. Mr.


    Weaver, you are a magnanimous person, so please don’t be upset with a little girl like me.”


    Finnley snorted twice, waving his hand fan. Feeling a bit chilly, he moved it to his right and casually


    pointed at the small stool next to him.


    “Alright, let’s sit down and talk. You’re always squatting like that, aren’t you tired? It tires me just


    watching you.”


    Neera smiled wryly and promptly took a seat.


    “I knew it, Master. You truly care for me.”


    Finnley’s small mustache quivered as he urged, “Stop buttering me up. I’m asking you, was the Gordon


    family’s decision to join Lordsworth Estate nned beforehand? If so, why didn’t they leave with the


    Cox family earlier?”


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    Neera exined candidly, “Originally, I thought we should leave together. But then I reconsidered and


    felt it would be better if the Cox family left first. When Bartitsu Guild loses such a powerful force as the


    Cox family, they will definitely try to win over the Gordon family to stabilize the situation. Naturally, the


    Gordon family wouldn’t want to side with the guild. When Bartitsu Guild can’t stand it anymore and acts


    out of desperation, the Gordon family can then leave with a clear conscience.”


    “Hmph, you’re quite the clever one, aren’t you? Looking back now, I suppose even I’ve been yed by


    your schemes.”


    Neera smiled and said, “Just as expected, after the Cox family left, Matthew came to me and offered


    me the position of the third elder in Bartitsu Guild. He wants both me and the Gordon family to pledge


    our full loyalty to the Guild.”


    “Did you agree or not?” Finnley asked on purpose.


    “Of course not. I’ve just been stringing them along, saying that I can’t make the decision alone and


    need to discuss it with the Gordon family elders. I’ve been stalling for the past few days. Matthew has


    asked me twice, and both times I’ve managed to dodge his questions.”


    Finnley pointed at her. “You’re quite the clever little imp, aren’t you? If Matthew knew you were tricking


    him, he’d be fuming with rage.”


    Neera waved her hand, not bothered at all. “Let him be angry. The angrier he gets, the happier I am.


    Bartitsu Guild is intolerant and treacherous. I’ve long wanted to leave them. Now, thinking about being


    able to leave here with the Gordon family, I can hardly contain tion.”


    “You’re oversimplifying things. Bartitsu Guild isn’t exactly a benevolent entity, but Lordsworth Estate is


    no saint either. It’s a ce that devours people without mercy, so to speak. While their methods might


    not be as cruel as the guild’s, their ruthlessness is second to none.”


    Neera nodded. “I’ve looked into it beforehand. The methods of Lordsworth Estate are indeed ruthless,


    but they are only used against those who oppose them. When dealing with their own families, they


    Neera nodded. “I’ve looked into it beforehand. The methods of Lordsworth Estate are indeed ruthless,


    but they are only used against those who oppose them. When dealing with their own families, they


    have never acted like Bartitsu Guild, who fears and refuse to tolerate others.”


    “You’re right about that,” Finnley agreed. He then asked, “So, what did Lordsworth Estate ask of you


    this time? They allowed the Gordon and Cox families to go over, but what do they require from you?


    What do they need you to do?”


    “We don’t have to do anything. I personally met with Mr. Wiley. He’s a straightforward man who didn’t


    beat around the bush or put on airs with me. He’s very approachable. Initially, I was a bit nervous, but


    to my surprise, Mr. Wiley said that our two families don’t need to do anything for Lordsworth Estate. All


    we need to do is to behave ourselves and abide by the rules within the jurisdiction of the Lordsworth


    Estate.’


    Finnley seemed somewhat incredulous. “Really? Lordsworth Estate is actually that benevolent? I find it


    hard to believe. After all, by leaving Bartitsu Guild and going to Lordsworth Estate, you’re essentially


    making an enemy of the guild. Lordsworth Estate epting both of your families is akin to pping the


    guild in the face. This grudge is not a small one.”


    “I’ve thought about it before, but judging from Mr. Wiley’s attitude, it seems that the Lordsworth Estate


    doesn’t care.’


    After pondering for a moment, Finnley could only think of one possibility. “It seems that saving the lord


    of Lordsworth Estate was the right thing to do. Who would have thought it could bring such benefits.”


    Neera nodded. “I also find it quite unbelievable. Who would have thought I’d end up saving such a big


    shot.”


    Then, she asked again, “Finnley, would you like toe with us? I don’t see any point in you staying


    back here. Rest assured, the Gordon family will always back you up. As long as we’re around, you will


    be well protected.”


    Finnley waved his hand. “I’m alone. I’ll be fine. It doesn’t matter where I am. I won’t go over and cause


    you trouble.”


    Neera quickly reassured him, “You’re no trouble at all. I feel at ease with you around. Besides, you still


    have to keep pushing me to practice martial arts. If you’re not there, I might get distracted. You have to


    stay with me and watch me practice diligently. Moreover, if you go, you can often y chess and chat


    with my uncle. Isn’t that much more interesting than being here all alone?”


    Hearing her sincere invitation caused Finnley’s eyes to glisten with joy. After some thought, he agreed.