Chapter 255 Dashiell's Discovery
"I heard that tomorrow night, their new company will be hosting a celebration banquet at the Everglow City Hotel. Should we also make an appearance and give them a big gift for celebration?" Dashiell asked with a smile.
"You mean, confront Ethan tomorrow?" Dorian immediately showed interest. When it came to dealing with Ethan, he was naturally more eager than Dashiell.
"Is there a more suitable occasion than tomorrow's banquet? Imagine if the news of IntelliMerge Group being acquired by the Cloud Group breaks out at the banquet. How shocked would they be?" Dashiell seemed confident, smirking with satisfaction.
"Alright, we'll go tomorrow. I also want to see how Ethan will react," Dorian agreed, clenching his fist.
"I'm going, too!" At that moment, a familiar voice suddenly rang out. Someone had appeared in the living room—it was Kenny, who the military had just released.
"So Kenny is back," Dashiell said with a smile upon seeing him, "I told you there was nothing to worry about!"
"Are you okay? Did the military give you a hard time?" Dorian asked as he approached.
Kenny appeared somewhat leaner, with a demeanor tinged by shadows, suggestive of a less than optimal state of well-being.
"I got detained for a few days only, nothing much," Kenny responded indifferently.
Dorian frowned, feeling that the Kenny before him seemed like a completely different person—no more fierce but more reserved.
"It's good you're back. I've already told your mom. Once you're back, you'll go stay with the Salvador family for a few days," Dorian said, changing the subject.
"I can go, but only after tomorrow's banquet. I want to be there too," Kenny said calmly, his tone firm and resolute.
"Why do you want to go? Is it necessary?" Dorian frowned in displeasure, sensing that Kenny still hadn't let go of his hatred with Ethan.
"Of course, it's necessary. I want to see him fail with my own eyes. Don't worry. I'm just going to watch, and I won't cause trouble. In fact, I should thank him. He made me realize that having a rival can be quite interesting," Kenny explained seriously.
"Dorian, since Kenny wants to join the fun, let him go. Logan and Zephyr will also be there. The more, the merrier," Dashiell chimed in to persuade Dorian.
"Fine, but the morning after, you must go back to the Salvador family with your mom," Dorian said after a moment of silence, finally agreeing.
"No problem," Kenny agreed, his face showing no emotion but silent determination.
"Your mom is in her room. She was asking why you hadn't come back yet. Go see her," Dorian said, patting Kenny on the shoulder.
Kenny said nothing, bypassing Dorian and heading upstairs.
"Dorian, you don't seem too happy about Kenny's safe return," Dashiell remarked, surprised at Dorian's troubled expression.
"I'm worried about his state. This time, he feels like a different person. Could it be that he was hurt by Ethan too deeply?" Dorian explained helplessly.
"I see. Although I didn't know much about Kenny's situation before, I don't think there's anything wrong with his current state. Being calm and reserved is actually a good thing, isn't it?" Dashiell nodded in realization and then smiled.
"Let's hope so. If he can truly grow from this experience, I might even have to thank Ethan," Dorian said, taking a deep breath and nodding in agreement.
"By the way, I heard that when Zenith Group moved out of Skyline Center, they took some special items with them. You should be cautious. The Harris family and the Miller family are not to be underestimated," Dashiell suddenly changed the subject.
Dorian's face changed abruptly when he heard this, and his tone turned cold. "What do you know?"
"Don't be so tense. I actually don't know much. It is merely by chance that I received this information. The Harris family and the Miller family will also be watching your move closely. I just thought it was necessary to remind you," Dashiell explained with a smile.
"There's no need for such cryptic remarks. Just as I wouldn't pry into the affairs of the Wilson family, there are certain matters I am unable to disclose. Better not push against my boundaries," Dorian warned with a grim expression.
"But I really got some information, something that shocked and puzzled me," Dashiell said. Then, he suddenly pulled out a photo and handed it to Dorian.
In the photograph, two figures clad in dark attire were seen escorting a woman in a white coat as she boarded a vehicle. The woman's face was covered by a mask, preventing a clear view of her features, yet a striking crimson birthmark was visible between her eyes.
"What are you trying to say?" A flash of surprise crossed Dorian's eyes, but he quickly feigned ignorance.
"Who is this woman? You can choose not to tell me, but if I could get her photo, others might have as well," Dashiell reminded calmly.
Dorian remained silent with a grim face, clearly unwilling to discuss the woman.
"Before coming to Everglow City, I had a question. You had several chances to kill Ethan easily, but you didn't. Your concerns aren't just about Celestia Vale and Phoenix, are they?" Dashiell asked when Dorian didn't respond.
"Who else knows about this besides you?" Dorian's face grew even darker.
"Rest assured, currently, no one else knows this woman's identity besides me. I won't tell Brady either, so you can relax," Dashiell reassured Dorian as he noticed Dorian's concern.
"Are you really so kind as to help me keep this secret? What's your condition?" Dorian, however, forthrightly expressed his thoughts.
"You are always straightforward. I assist you in the hope that you may reciprocate the favor. In certain respects, we should be able to reach a consensus. Kenny and Caspar are upstairs. This is not the appropriate place for a conversation. Regarding the matter about this woman, it would be more suitable for us to find a quieter place to discuss privately," Dashiell said with a triumphant smile.
Dorian touched his nose and didn't ask further, his narrowed eyes gleaming with an inexplicable light.
Meanwhile, Ethan and his team were also making the final preparations for the new group's official opening.
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