Chapter 1448


    Chapter 1448


    Moreover, he was fully aware that Neera was the target of envy and hatred, yet he didn’t provide her


    with adequate protection in time, which led to her suffering such significant harm.


    All of this cmity befell Neera solely because of him.


    It went without saying Adriana wouldn’t forgive him. In the event any harm befell that girl, even he


    himself wouldn’t forgive himself, not to mention Adriana.


    As Adriana leaned into his embrace, her fists gradually lowered until she wrapped her arms around


    him, sobbing like a wounded animal.


    “Chad Gordon, I hate you to the bones… I hate you…


    ”


    Chad rested his chin on her shoulder, his eyes tightly closed. The weight of regret consumed him to the


    point that he thought he was going to go mad, yet all he could do was patiently console her. “If it makes


    you feel better, just hate me. Punish me in any way you want, but rest assured, no matter what


    happens, Neera will be fine. I will find the best doctor to treat her. I promise you, she will get better…”


    While the two were heartbroken, seeking sce in each other’s embrace downstairs, Jean sat alone by


    Neera’s bedside in the bedroom upstairs. His gaze remained fixed on Neera’s pale face, as if he could


    never get enough of looking at her.


    At that moment, the aftermath of the p on Neera’s face lingered; her cheek remained slightly


    swollen, a stark reminder of the recent trauma. It was a disconcerting sight.


    Unable to resist, he reached out, his touch a tender caress as if he sought to erase the marks, hoping


    to alleviate her pain.


    His movements were delicate, as though he feared causing her any further harm.


    When he was far away in District Twenty-One and received the news of Neera’s kidnapping, he


    yearned to grow a pair of wings so he could swiftly return.


    The anxiety of that moment was so overwhelming that he wished never to endure it again in his


    lifetime.


    On his journey back, the haunting image of Neera’s sad expression as he departed reyed in his


    mind.


    Suddenly, he found himself despising his decision, questioning why he had to leave.


    If he had known the tragic events that would unfold in his absence, he would never have gone,


    regardless of the circumstances.


    Countless emotions surged within him-regret, anger, ferocity, remorse, and worry-pushing him to the


    brink of madness.


    When the news reached him upon his return to District Fourteen, he hurried to the warehouse without


    dy.


    Before barging in, he envisioned countless possibilities in his mind.


    However, what he saw inside was beyond his expectations. Even in the face of death, this resilient


    woman refused to yield.


    Observing the patchwork of scars on her body, he could imagine the painful struggles she must have


    endured.


    It was her defiance that had led those angered by her to subject her to such brutal treatment.


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    He was well aware of how strong Neera could be, but in that moment, he found himself wishing she


    wouldn’t be so resilient.


    The mere thought of what might have transpired had he arrived a momentter sent shivers down his


    spine.


    Her slender and fragile figure, leaning on the railing, appeared as if it could copse at any moment.


    The prospect of bursting in only to witness her falling was too much for him to bear; he believed it


    would undoubtedly drive him to madness.


    This haunting notion invaded his mind, causing the corners of his eyes to turn crimson once again.


    He shook his head, closed his eyes, andpelled himself to calm down, determined not to let his


    thoughts spiral out of control.


    Upon touching Neera’s body, he noted that her temperature was currently normal. With a deep breath,


    he rose and exited the bedroom.


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    “Mr. Beauvort, it’s gettingte and you haven’t eaten anything all day. Please have something to eat


    first to fill your stomach. If you continue to starve like this, your body won’t be able to take it. If Mrs.


    Beauvort sees you like this, she will surely be heartbroken.”


    Despite the suggestion, Chad knew that Jean wouldn’t entertain the idea of eating.


    As anticipated, Jean shook his head, disying no inclination to go downstairs for a meal. Instead, he


    beckonedn to the study.


    “Where are those who have been detained?” he asked bluntly and coldly upon entering.


    “No need,” Jean responded without hesitation. With a calm voice, he issued his instructions


    methodically. “Just deal with them there however you see fit. Don’t worry about anything. Go


    personally; you know what to do.”


    He then conveyed another piece of information, “Sir, I have already sent people to detain the Logan


    family. As for Phoebe, he has also been found. She is currently in our custody. How do you n to


    handle this?”


    A profound malice surfaced in Jean’s eyes when he heard that.


    His thin lips slowly parted, a chilling voice squeezing out from his throat.


    “Not a single one from the Logan family shall be spared. As for Phoebe, however she plotted against


    Neera, she shall be repaid in kind. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.”


    “Yes, sir!”


    With that,n left and headed straight for the warehouse to carry out the orders.


    At this moment, those robust men were being held captive there.


    The sky had already darkened, casting the warehouse into shadows.


    Inside, only a dimly litmp emitted a faint yellow glow. Themp swayed gently as the wind


    asionally seeped through the cracks in the door, enveloping the space in an eerie atmosphere.


    Whenn walked in, his subordinates spotted him and promptly greeted him respectfully, “Mr. Morrison,


    you’re here.”


    Without dy, someone astutely and tactfully brought a chair over, cing it steadily behind him.


    With a condescending gaze, he scrutinized the few individuals who were tied up and kneeling on the


    ground. His expression was cold, yet the corner of his mouth curled up in a wicked smirk, inexplicably


    sending chills down one’s spine.


    One of them, having never encountered him at the Bartitsu Guild before, immediately started making a


    fuss in a fit of anger.


    “Who are you? By what right do you detain us here? Do you know who we are? Can you afford to


    offend us?” the man yelled.


    After hearing this,n let out a coldugh. “Oh? I seriously don’t know who are you guys? Why don’t


    you tell me? I’m in the mood now, and I have the time to listen to your introductions. So, while you can


    still talk, talk more. I’m afraid you won’t have the chance to speakter.”


    The man’s eyes widened with anger as he red atn, raising his voice.


    “Stop acting so high and mighty here! You’re so full of yourself! Do you really think we’re easily


    frightened? Let me tell you, you’re in big trouble, do you understand? This is the territory of the Bartitsu


    Guild, and the Bartitsu Guild wants Neera’s life. If you dare to interfere, you’re courting death! If you


    know what’s good for you, let us go now and hand Neera/over. Otherwise, when the Bartitsu Guild


    realizes we haven’t returned, they will definitely send people to deal with you. Then, you’ll have to face


    the consequences!”