Chapter 530 Cassius Released from Prison
The luncheon wrapped up, and Cecilia decided it was time to bounce from the wedding venue.
She'd checked off everything on her to-do list for the day and didn't want to hang around any longer.
"Cecilia, you heading out?" Seraphina asked.
She wasn't really feeling the party anymore but didn't have anywhere else to be. It was nice having Cecilia around, but with her leaving, what was the point of sticking around?
"Yeah," Cecilia nodded.
"Mind if I tag along?" Seraphina said.
The party was a snooze-fest anyway.
Cecilia glanced over at Sebastian, who was busy chatting with some folks nearby.
Seraphina followed her gaze and said, "I'll go let Sebastian know. Hang tight."
Cecilia nodded again.
Seraphina quickly came back.
Even though Sebastian offered to leave with her, she said she wanted to go with Cecilia, and he was cool with it.
For some reason, Seraphina felt like Sebastian was getting more and more into socializing. He wasn't always like this.
But whatever, she was happy to leave with Cecilia.
They headed towards the hall entrance.
At the door, the staff handed them their coats back with a polite smile.
Cecilia slipped on her coat and raised an eyebrow at Seraphina's short jacket. "Aren't you worried about freezing?"
"Beauty is pain," Seraphina shrugged it off.
Cecilia just rolled her eyes.
They stepped outside, and a cold wind hit them.
Seraphina shivered.
Cecilia smirked, "So much for not caring about the cold."
Seraphina shot her a look, shivering as she asked, "Where's your car?"
"Over there," Cecilia pointed.
Seraphina dashed over, all pretense of elegance gone.
As soon as she got in the car, she said to Augustus, "It's freezing, crank up the heat."
Then she noticed Dashiell in the passenger seat.
Dashiell sat there, silent and stone-faced, not even glancing back at her.
Seraphina's words caught in her throat.
For a second, she thought about jumping out of the car.
After Cecilia got in and shut the door, she told Augustus, "Take Seraphina home first."
"Got it," Augustus replied respectfully.
The car rolled down the street.
Inside, it was dead quiet.
Seraphina felt super awkward.
Dashiell was in the car, and Cecilia hadn't even given her a heads-up.
"You cold?" Cecilia asked.
Seraphina hesitated, then quickly shook her head. "No."
"Then why are you shivering? Augustus, turn up the heat a bit more," Cecilia said.
She wasn't really cold, just embarrassed. But Seraphina didn't feel like arguing.
Thankfully, they soon pulled up to Seraphina's neighborhood.
As Seraphina was about to hop out, Cecilia grabbed her and took off her own coat. "Here, put this on."
"If I wear it, won't you freeze? It's just a few steps," Seraphina protested.
"Take it."
"No need."
At that moment, Dashiell, still in the passenger seat, handed his black coat to Cecilia. "Wear mine."
He was talking to Cecilia.
Cecilia got what Dashiell was trying to do.
She turned to Seraphina, "I'll wear Dashiell's, and you wear mine."
Seraphina pursed her lips.
Honestly, wouldn't it be easier if she just wore Dashiell's coat?
Nah, she and Dashiell weren't on speaking terms anymore, so she took Cecilia's thick coat and put it on.
"I'm heading out," Seraphina said.
Cecilia reminded her, "Take a hot shower when you get home, don't catch a cold."
"Got it."
With that, Seraphina left.
As she walked away, she couldn't help but glance back.
She watched the black car drive off, feeling a bit lost.
The car pulled up to the villa.
Dashiell followed Cecilia inside.
It was clear they were going to discuss their next plan.
Cecilia got straight to the point, "I'll send the video to Dominic later. If all goes well, we should be able to see Alaric tonight."
"Okay," Dashiell nodded. "But I doubt Dominic will let you meet Alaric alone, so Alaric might not say much. Pay attention to every word he says. If possible, record it so we can analyze it later."
"Knowing Dominic, he probably won't let me bring anything in."
Dashiell agreed, "So make sure to remember everything Alaric says."
"Got it," Cecilia nodded.
They were discussing some matters when Dashiell's phone suddenly rang.
Seeing the caller, his eyes lit up, and he said to Cecilia, "It's Cassius."
Cecilia's heart started to race.
She watched as Dashiell answered the call, "Cassius?"
"Dashiell, I've finally been released. I'm on my way back from Harborvale and should be in Serenovia City by 7 PM." Cassius's excited voice came through the phone.
"Come here directly when you arrive. Cecilia and I are planning to meet Alaric tonight."
"Okay."
The call ended.
Dashiell said, "Cassius is out. He'll be here around 7 PM."
"Good." She was eager to see Cassius and find out if he had evidence that Juliana and Alaric didn't have sex.
At 7 PM, Cassius arrived at the villa in a hurry.
As soon as he arrived, he said to George, "A big bowl of spaghetti. I'm going to take a shower first."
Dashiell and Cecilia were speechless.
Cassius rushed into the bathroom, and after his shower, he shouted, "Dashiell, bring me a set of clothes."
"I'll get Alaric's," Cecilia said, getting up.
She found a set of Alaric's barely worn loungewear for Dashiell.
Dashiell then handed it to Cassius.
Cassius came out looking refreshed and ran to the dining room, devouring the big bowl of spaghetti George had made for him.
Cecilia and Dashiell just waited for him.
In a few minutes, Cassius finished the spaghetti.
He let out a satisfied burp and slowly walked to the living room sofa, plopping down next to Dashiell. He said, "Alright, I'm back. Tell me your plan."
"Tonight, we're going to see Alaric," Cecilia said straightforwardly. "I need to ask him about the financial reports. Also, you should know that Alaric is not only involved in embezzlement but also accused of raping Juliana, which led to her suicide."
Cassius suddenly sneered and interrupted Cecilia, "Alaric anticipated Juliana's sudden approach that night and was prepared. I have evidence that Juliana and Alaric never had any sexual relations!"
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