Chapter 1136 Could Not Resist Anymore The members of the Gordon family were taken aback by this unexpected turn of events. They stood up one by one, their expressions filled with disbelief as they looked around at the people surrounding them. Clearly, they hadnât anticipated Neeraâs audacity in organizing such a bold move against them.
Baxter quickly grasped the situation and erupted into laughter. âWell, well, quite audacious, arenât you?
So, this is the girl Chad chose, huh? Do you really think you can rule the roost just because youâve been given a little power? You truly have no idea of your limits! Since youâre ready to fight, then I wonât hold back either!â
With those words hanging in the air, he bellowed, âMen!â In an instant, another wave of individuals flooded into the room.
He was clearly prepared, for his men even outnumbered the ones led by Zephyr.
Suddenly, the vast main hall was completely surrounded, packed tightly both inside and out.
The faces of everyone present were grim, the atmosphere tense and charged with animosity, creating a palpable sense of impending conflict.
The tension in the air was so thick that it seemed a mere spark could set off an explosion, engulfing the entire room.
This was the first time Neera had witnessed such an intimidating show of force. To say she wasnât the least bit scared would be an overstatement of her courage.
However, she managed to maintain her composure. Despite the myriad emotions rushing through her, her demeanor remained remarkably composed.
With a subtle raise of her eyebrow and a nonchalant chuckle, she remarked, âIt appears youâve made up your mind to defy Mr. Gordonâs orders.â
With arms folded across his chest, Baxter sneered. âMr. Gordonâs orders? If Chad truly cared for the Gordon family, he wouldnât have made such a reckless decision! As an elder of the family, itâs my duty to assist the family head. If heâs made a decision that puts our family at risk, itâs my duty to guide him away from this disastrous path and eradicate any potential threats.â
Eradicate?
Neeraâs gaze turned cold.
Just then, Avery stepped forward, positioning himself in front of her.
He said, âMr. Baxter, do you really want things to escalate this far? If so, Iâll have to involve our people from the Cox family as well.â
Having reached this point of open hostility, Baxter had no reason to fear or hold back anymore.
He no longer treated Avery with courtesy as he growled, âBring it on, Iâm not afraid of you! Avery, just because the Cox family has a standing in the Bartitsu Guild, it doesnât mean you can dictate terms in the Gordon family. You keep referring to her as your fiancée, but isnât that just wishful thinking on your part? Remember, your marriage alliance with the Gordon family isnât set in stone yet! The Cox family has absolutely no ties with the Gordon family! Even though youâre the esteemed head of the Cox family, the matters of the Gordon family are none of your concern. Thereâs no need for you to act like youâre in charge here!â
arge over Ever since Avery became the head of the family, no one had ever dared to confront him like this. His expression quickly turned grim, freezing over with an icy, intimidating demeanor.
11:01 Sat, 4 Nov âIs that so?â he responded, his tone chilling, seemingly solidifying into icy resolve. âRegardless, Iâm adamant about intervening today! Iâm curious to know if itâs your mouth thatâs resilient or my menâs fists that are unyielding! Irwin, bring them in!â
At his command, Irwin swiftly led his men in.
Both sides immediately engaged in a fight, their fists colliding in a flurry of action.
The vast hall grew stiflingly narrow as pandemonium broke loose, transforming the once orderly scene into sheer mayhem.
Neera hadnât expected the situation would spiral out of control like this.
However, the current situation was akin to a loosed arrow, and there was no way to reverse it. She had no choice but to allow events to progress.
With a swift move, Charles skillfully subdued the approaching assailants, knocking them down effortlessly. His eyes darted in all directions, ears keenly tuned to the surroundings, channeling his complete focus on protecting Neera. He guided her carefully to the side, maintaining a vigilant guard.
All the while, Avery and Shane stood on either side, guarding her protectively.
âWhatâs the plan for wrapping this up?â Neera asked Charles in a hushed tone, her uncertainty evident.
Charles replied, âWe have no choice but to fight.â
A slight frown creased Neeraâs forehead. âIf news of this gets out, the Gordon family will become a laughingstock,â she murmured.
After all, family issues should not be aired in public.
âDonât worry, Ms. Garcia. This wonât become public. Mr. Robin will take care of it.â
Neera nodded, relief flooding her heart.
Meanwhile, the chaos in front of them continued, with both sides trading blows, making it hard to discern which party held the upper hand at the moment.
It didnât help that these individuals were seasoned Bartitsu experts. Every move they made was precise and deadly, each punch or palm strike capable of severely injuring and incapacitating their opponents, causing them to collapse and lose consciousness.
As Neera took in the heart-stopping scene before her, she felt her perspective on things was once again being profoundly reshaped.
As time passed, she grew increasingly uneasy as she noticed that their side was beginning to lose ground.
It wasnât that her team lacked skills; rather, facing four opponents with only two fighters proved challenging. Even when combining her forces with Averyâs, they couldnât match half the strength of their adversaries.
It was evident that Baxter had planned to resolve the conflict through force. He had mobilized a vast number of men and resources, far beyond what anyone could have anticipated.
Moreover, it was indeed inappropriate for Avery to involve himself in the Gordon familyâs affairs, hence he refrained from bringing too many people.
In the end, Charles was left with no choice but to charge in as well when he realized the dire situation.
Believing it was strategic to capture the ringleader first, he paid no attention to the minor threats and focused his assault on Troy and Ollie, who were shielding Baxter.
These two brothers are both highly skilled Bartitsu experts. They wonât be easy to deal with.
While the three of them were entangled in the skirmish, Baxter didnât waste any time and issued a commanding order, âSeize Neera! Sheâs the one disturbing the peace of the Gordon family, conspiring with outsiders, and causing turmoil. We must catch her and hold her accountable!â
Upon receiving his orders, his men immediately turned and charged toward Neera Averyâs gaze grew icy. He kicked aside the oncoming assailants and positioned himself protectively in front of Neera.
However, his body hadnât fully recovered and couldnât withstand such exertion.
The attackers fought ferociously, causing his brows to furrow tightly. He tried to hold his ground, but his already weakened body started to give way under the relentless assault.
Seeing that both his sons were locked in battle with Charles, and realizing that Avery was held back by the others, Baxter decided to take matters into his own hands.
Having trained in martial arts since childhood, he had developed remarkable physical prowess. Despite his advancing age, he retained remarkable agility.
Before Neera could even register what was happening, he was right upon her, his hand akin to a hawkâs claw, bearing down on her throat.
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