SWNOVELS Chapter 1429
Chapter 1429
That was why her words became blunt, her tone cold, laced with a hint of mockery.
She spoke in a similar tone Baxter used when he spoke to her earlier. “Bartitsu Guild targeted the five districts because they
anticipated that the Gordon family would be well-prepared to deal with any fallout from a confrontation. Therefore, they chose to
strike where the Gordon family least expected, and those targets were the five districts. The places they destroyed were not
particularly important, but the damage inflicted was enough to leave the Gordon family in chaos, unable to attend to other
matters, and significantly depleted. On the other hand, it can generate enough public opinion and influence. Right now, the public
sentiment toward the Gordon family is very hostile. Quite a few people have been swayed, asking me to willingly hand over the
position of district president to Bartitsu Guild. Who do you think is behind this? Naturally, it’s Bartitsu Guild. This is precisely the
effect they want. And I believe, soon, Bartitsu Guild will reveal its true intentions, actively demanding that I hand over the position
of district president. By doing this, on the one hand, it weakens the Gordon family, and on the other hand, it also achieves its
goal. Do you understand?”
Baxter really didn’t like it when she spoke to him that way. His face looked quite displeased. After listening, he let out a cold huff.
“Even if Bartitsu Guild did this, it would be because of you that this outcome occurred. If you hadn’t insisted on leaving Bartitsu
Guild to join Lordsworth Estate, thus angering Bartitsu Guild, they wouldn’t have taken action.”
Neera took a deep breath, and she had run out of patience. Suddenly, she let out a cold laugh, her words becoming sharper and
more unpleasant. “Do you even have a brain? Have you lived all these years in vain? Bartitsu Guild has long wanted to seize
control of the five districts, and they will act sooner or later. It’s just a matter of time. Moreover, the Gordon family has long been
a thorn in their side. Whether you can survive in Bartitsu Guild depends on whether they allow you to!”
Baxter had lived to such an old age, yet he had never been scolded like that by anyone, let alone by a young girl he looked down
upon who was standing right in front of him.
Immediately, his face turned ashen, displaying his anger in full. “What about you? What have you contributed to the Gordon
family? If it weren’t for Chad’s stubbornness and loss of reason, allowing you to become the head of the Gordon family, how
could the Gordon family have fallen into such a state? In my opinion, you’re nothing but a jinx. Ever since you came to the
Gordon family, we haven’t had a single day of peace!”
“Baxter!” Robin couldn’t bear it any longer, abruptly raising his voice in a stern rebuke.
Robin stood up, glaring at Baxter with a warning in his eyes, his brows furrowed in deep irritation. “Watch your attitude!
Regardless of your grievances, you must remember that Neera is the head of the Gordon family! You may have thousands, tens
of thousands of complaints, but you must swallow them! These are the rules set by our ancestors! If you’re not satisfied, then get
out!”
“Robin!”
“Shut up already!”
Upon seeing Robin completely lose his temper, Baxter’s facial expression changed several times. He then let out a cold laugh
but said nothing more.
Afterward, Robin turned to Neera, sighed, and apologized, “I’m sorry. Baxter is just too anxious. He’s always been loose-lipped.
Please don’t take it to heart.”
Afterward, Robin turned to Neera, sighed, and apologized, “I’m sorry. Baxter is just too anxious. He’s always been loose-lipped.
Please don’t take it to heart.”
Neera’s face was solemn. “I won’t take it to heart, nor do I care about what others think. I admit I was negligent in managing this
situation. You don’t need to point it out. I’m well aware of it myself. But right now, the most important thing is to solve the
problem, not to waste time here arguing. It serves no purpose.”
As she spoke, she took a deep breath, doing her best to calm her emotions. “At present, incidents have occurred in District
Twenty-Three and District Twenty-Four. Uncle Chad and Shane have already rushed over. The remaining three districts have
also been severely damaged to varying degrees. Someone must go there to take control of the overall situation. I don’t trust
others to handle it. As the head of the family, it’s not quite appropriate for me to leave the residence and go there. It has to be
someone from the Gordon family who has prestige. Mr. Robin and Mr. Baxter, considering your experience and capabilities, I’m
afraid we might need you to make a trip for this matter.”
Without a second thought, Robin nodded in agreement. “I came here for this very reason. Even if you hadn’t mentioned it, I
would have taken the initiative to go. The Gordon residence will be relying on you.”
Neera nodded slightly, turned her head to look at Baxter, and remained silent, waiting for his response.
Baxter gave a cold snort, still maintaining his eerie demeanor. His words were laced with sarcasm, but in the end, he didn’t
abandon his post in the face of battle. “Well, I thought you were so capable, but in the end, we still have to step in, don’t we?”
The situation was critical, and Neera preferred not to squabble with him, nor engage in a war of words. Without paying any heed,
she simply handed over District Twenty-Two and District Twenty-Five to them.
Robin asked, “What about District Twenty-One?”
Jean went upstairs to pack his luggage. Just as he came down, Ian was following behind him.
Upon hearing that question, Jean said indifferently, “I’ll go.” He then took a few steps to Neera’s side.
Upon hearing that, both Robin and Baxter couldn’t help but gasp in surprise. They looked at him somewhat unexpectedly, then
turned their gazes toward Neera.
Robin clearly hesitated. “This-”
Before he even had a chance to express his own opinion, he heard Baxter vehemently voicing his opposition frantically.
“No way! He’s an outsider. Why should he meddle in the affairs of our family? Besides, what does he know? He’s just a mere
businessman. Even if he has a renowned reputation and is highly skilled in the business world, it doesn’t necessarily mean he
can handle matters here. I disagree with handing over District Twenty-One to him!” Baxter protested.