Chapter 1301

Neera was feeling uneasy inside, a look of worry showing on her face.

Chad’s expression also looked somewhat grave.

“The Jagger family has been entrenched on Adieu Island for so many years and is a tough nut to crack.

The guild has tried kicking up a fuss a few times, but each attempt has been fruitless. I’m afraid it’s going to be very difficult for the Cox family to succeed this time.”

Since the matter didn’t concern him, Jean didn’t care that much. He busied himself with serving Neera some food and comforting her.

“Since the Cox family has already received the news, they will soon send support to the island. Don’t worry. Avery, as the head of the family, is not just for show. He will certainly find a way to break through.”

That being said, Neera still felt uneasy in her heart.

However, she didn’t want Jean to worry about her. She pursed her lips, nodded, and picked up her fork again, selectively eating a few bites.

Standing off to the side, lan hadn’t left yet. At that moment, he appeared as if he wanted to speak but hesitated.

Jean noticed and glanced at him. “If there’s anything, let’s talk about it after dinner. There’s no need to rush this very moment.”

His tone was neither cold nor warm, but lan keenly detected a hint of displeasure.

This isn’t good. It seems that Mr. Beauvort is blaming me for causing Mrs. Beauvort to lose her appetite.

In response, a helpless look descended upon his face as he obediently kept his mouth shut and left.

The remaining people at the dinner table fell silent, each lost in their own thoughts.

Although Neera hadn’t outright said it, Jean could tell that her heart was completely invested in the island.

This deeply irked him, especially since the man on Adieu Island was also his romantic rival, harbored a deep affection for his woman, and couldn’t get her out of his mind.

However, Neera always seemed anxious about something or another. Seeing her like this, he couldn’t help but feel heartache.

Moreover, as much as he didn’t want to admit it, he had to acknowledge that Avery had indeed been a great help to Neera. She hated being indebted to others, so her worry was only natural.

With a silent sigh, he made up his mind.

After dinner, he called lan into the study.

“Secretly send some people to Adieu Island to assess the situation. If the Cox family can’t hold on, lend a hand when necessary. Be careful not to let the Cox family discover this.”

Upon hearing this, lan was quite surprised. “Mr. Beauvort, I thought you greatly dislike Avery? Why are you offering help now?”

Jean’s face was expressionless, his voice cold. “If it weren’t for Avery helping Neera previously, I wouldn’t care whether he lived or died.”

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lan understood then that everything Jean was doing was to put Neera at ease.

However…

“Mr. Beauvort, the current situation suggests that the Cox family’s troubles aren’t just confined to Adieu Island. I suspect they’re about to face some difficulties here as well.”

Jean glanced at him. “What’s going on?”

lan immediately reported, “There have been some issues with the Cox family’s businesses. News suddenly came out yesterday that several auction houses run by the Cox family were found to have firearms. Guns and ammunition were discovered, and the quantity was not small. Bartitsu Guild has already taken action, ordering all auction houses under the Cox family to cease operations. Moreover, rumor has it that it’s not just the auction houses; even other businesses of the Cox family will be thoroughly investigated. If any prohibited items are found, they will be completely shut down!”

Upon hearing this, Jean’s brows furrowed slightly, “How could this happen? The Cox family must be aware that firearms are strictly prohibited. Would Avery really do such a foolish thing?”

He didn’t believe that Avery would be so foolish.

lan was thinking the same thing. “This situation is indeed strange. The Cox family has always been careful and meticulous, never making a mistake. Their businesses have always followed the rules, so why were they suddenly investigated? There must be something fishy going on. Could it be that someone reported them?”

Jean was deep in thought. “It’s too early to say. Regardless of the reason, the most crucial point is whether the Cox family has violated the law by secretly hoarding firearms.”

He already had a rough answer to this question.

Even though he didn’t like Avery as a person, he was still aware of the latter’s ways and style of doing things.

As the head of the family, Avery would never do anything that could harm the Cox family.

Committing a serious crime like hoarding firearms could ruin an entire family. There was no way Avery would take such a risk.

Hence, it was likely that someone had set him up.

But who exactly is it? What do they want to do to the Cox family?

The more lan thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong.

“The Cox family probably wouldn’t. Even if we take a step back and assume that the Cox family really is hoarding firearms, they wouldn’t be foolish enough to store them in a place they operate, right? That place is bustling with people every day, so it would just be too risky. The slightest carelessness on their part would lead to them being discovered, especially considering the large quantity…”

“Hmm, indeed it’s strange. How are things at the Cox family now?”

“It’s not looking good. Mr. Cox is not around, and only a few elders are left to hold the fort. Although the Cox family is the second largest in Bartitsu Guild, apart from Mr. Cox, no one else in the Cox family has much say in the association. The association has made it clear that they intend to conduct a thorough investigation. In this matter, the Cox family has no room to maneuver. They can only accept the investigation honestly and wait for the result.”

Jean pondered for a moment, then instructed, “Let’s put this matter aside for now. First, send someone to secretly support them on Adieu Island. Remember, no matter what happens, Avery must not be harmed, Finnley too. You must ensure they return alive.”

He certainly didn’t want Neera to feel guilty for the rest of her life.