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Chapter 1306
Chapter 1306
Meanwhile, after Neera returned, Chad approached her.
“Neera, did you go to the Cox residence?” he asked. “What’s the current situation over there?”
Neera answered honestly, “Although it’s not a complete mess, it’s not going well either.”
Chad nodded. “That’s not surprising. With such a big incident, there aren’t many who can remain calm.”
With that, he let out a sigh.
“After what the Cox family did to you, I thought you wouldn’t want to help them anymore.”
Neera shook her head. “They’re two separate issues. What Phoebe did does not represent the Cox family. The Cox family has helped me in the past, and now that they’re in trouble, I should help them in return.”
Even so, she currently felt uncertain.
“Uncle Chad, do you have any thoughts on this matter? I don’t know why, but I get the feeling that something is off.”
Chad’s expression turned slightly solemn as he contemplated the matter.
“It is very strange. Knowing the Cox family as I do, they wouldn’t do such a thing, let alone be so foolish. Those firearms definitely don’t belong to the Cox family. They must have been set up. It’s clear that someone wants to pull them down from their high position.”
Neera was not yet fully aware of the relationships between the various families, so she decided to ask more questions. Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
“Uncle Chad, do you have any suspects in mind? Anyone who is likely to scheme against the Cox family? If we continue this investigation aimlessly, who knows when we’ll find any results? The Cox family’s current situation is not promising, so they probably can’t afford to wait too long.”.
Chad didn’t respond immediately. After a brief pause, he finally spoke.
“I don’t have any specific suspect in mind, but it’s quite easy to predict who stands to gain the most from this.”
“Who is it?” Neera asked insistently.
Chad looked at her and said, “Bartitsu Guild.”
Neera was initially taken aback, not understanding his meaning.
“Why them? Isn’t the Cox family part of the guild? What good does it do for Bartitsu Guild if something happens to the Cox family? Remember when the Jennings family used firearms privately and were caught by those from Lordsworth Estate, leading to their complete downfall? In this way, the guild loses the support of a family. How could they be the biggest beneficiaries?”
Chad explained to her, “The incident with the Jennings family was an accident. It happened at the public election in Phison. At that time, Lordsworth Estate wanted to back you up, and that was why they openly challenged Bartitsu Guild and made such demands.”
Neèra was puzzled. “Back me up? So, does that mean Lordsworth Estate can’t ask Bartitsu Guild to do this unless under special circumstances?” under
Chad nodded. “Lordsworth Estate and Bartitsu Guild have always maintained their own territories and stayed out of each other’s business. The Jennings family is a force under Bartitsu Guild. Even if they are to be judged, it should be left to the guild to decide. In essence, it’s Lordsworth Estate that has overstepped its boundaries. However, the Jennings family has indeed committed a serious crime, They not only hoarded firearms in secret but also used them at the election, causing a very negative impact. They even almost injured someone from Lordsworth Estate. The guild was aware that they were in the wrong. Hence, they agreed to Lordsworth Estate’s demands.”
“So that’s how it is. Does that mean that this incident with the Cox family will also be handed over to Bartitsu Guild for judgment?”
“That’s right. After all, the firearms were discovered within the territory of Bartitsu Guild. The guild will certainly keep this matter under tight wraps, ensuring it doesn’t reach Lordsworth Estate to avoid the humiliation. Even if the news does leak out, the worst-case scenario would be Lordsworth Estate reprimanding them a little. As for the right to judge, it still lies in the hands of the guild. The guild won’t suffer any loss from this. How they choose to deal with this matter will ultimately depend on their mood.”
Neera still didn’t quite understand. “So why do you suspect the guild?”
Chad took a sip of tea and said, “In essence, this whole matter revolves around the impact of the Cox family’s downfall. Avery was just promoted to the position of the second elder, which also means the Cox family is currently in its prime. Even if the other elders are jealous, they wouldn’t dare to trip up the Cox family at this time. After all, the Cox family has always been a tough nut to crack, and now that they’re in power, they’re even harder to deal with. Don’t forget, the Cox family also has a good relationship with the Gordon family.”
At this point, he narrowed his eyes, his gaze becoming more meaningful.
“The Gordon family and the Cox family have come a long way together by complementing each other. When the Gordon family was weak, it was the Cox family that provided help. Now that the Gordon family is powerful, the Cox family’s status has risen even higher. In the eyes of outsiders, our two families are tied together. Now that the Cox family has encountered a problem, the Gordon family will inevitably be affected. And the only ones who would want to see this situation and could take action would be the guild.”
After pondering for a moment, Neera understood what he was trying to convey.
“Are you suggesting that the actual target isn’t the Cox family but the Gordon family?”
“Indeed, it should be like this,” Jean chimed in at that moment.
“Compared to the Cox family, it’s the rise of the Gordon family that truly instills fear in people. The Cox family has been a significant presence in Bartitsu Guild for many years, maintaining a balance of power. Even if some harbor dissatisfaction, jealousy, or resentment toward the Cox family, they dare not act rashly due to the upper echelons of the guild. They fear disrupting this balance because, despite the Cox family’s power, they have never posed a substantial threat to other factions. But if this balance were to be broken, the outcome would be unpredictable.”