Chapter 696 Chaotic Situation (1) Deployment
Astralton City.
Alaric's apartment.
Dashiell arrived.
Alaric, Dashiell, and Cassius sat together.
The atmosphere was very serious.
"The Monroe family will start taking action against the Hotchner family in the next couple of days. Gideon knows this and is making tight arrangements to ensure his absolute safety. I haven't been involved in many things, so I have no idea how he plans to keep himself safe in the end," Alaric said seriously.
Dashiell and Cassius remained silent, the tension palpable.
"Now we divide the tasks," Alaric cut to the chase, "I'll be the one to kill Gideon. When I go after him, I'll take the opportunity to really kill him. Once Gideon is dead, the Monroe family will pin the crime on me. But before that, the Monroe family will first massacre the Hotchner family and take over their assets, then make me take the fall for them. This period is our best chance to deal with the Monroe family. While they are focused on the Hotchner family, we can seize the opportunity. Cassius, you are responsible for making all the preparations to defeat the Monroe family in one go."
"No problem," Cassius agreed immediately.
"As for Dashiell," Alaric looked at Dashiell.
Dashiell also looked serious.
"You are responsible for rescuing Cecilia from the Hotchner Mansion," Alaric said word by word.
Cassius looked at Alaric.
He had always wondered why Alaric called Dashiell here, but he didn't expect it was to rescue Cecilia in advance.
"I can't trust anyone else. You are the only one who is unknown to everyone and the only one I can trust," Alaric said frankly.
Cassius suddenly understood.
He really admired Alaric.
Previously, Dashiell didn't want to join these conflicts. Alaric respected his choice, letting him live his own life, not wanting Magnolia to bear too much. Even if they failed in the end, Magnolia and Dashiell could still live well. Later, when Dashiell clearly stated he wanted to join, Alaric agreed but didn't make him do anything. Now, Dashiell's role was clear.
Dashiell could make others completely unguarded.
Who would have thought there was such a powerful and hidden ally by their side?
Gideon could guard against anyone around Alaric, but he wouldn't guard against Dashiell.
Whatever Dashiell did now wouldn't be within his surveillance.
Many things would be easier to handle.
"Okay," Dashiell agreed immediately.
"Gideon will be very busy these days. He won't have much time to focus on other things, so these days are the best time for you to sneak into the Hotchner Mansion and rescue Cecilia. I won't give you extra people; more people will only attract Gideon's attention or even alert him. But if you need anything, you can ask, and I'll try to meet your needs."
"Okay," Dashiell nodded.
"Dashiell, I'm entrusting Cecilia to you," meaning he wouldn't be distracted by Cecilia anymore.
All his attention and focus would now be on the real war.
He didn't have the energy to manage other things.
"Don't worry," Dashiell said frankly, "I'll do my best to ensure Cecilia's survival."
Alaric's throat moved slightly.
His emotions were clearly stirred.
He patted Dashiell on the shoulder, unable to say more.
"Dashiell will leave secretly in a while. There are monitors around here, so be careful," Alaric instructed.
"Okay."
Dashiell didn't delay, leaving the apartment under Cassius's escort.
After a while.
Cassius returned.
"Dashiell has been safely sent off," Cassius said directly.
"Good," Alaric nodded.
"Alaric," Cassius said, handing Alaric a cigarette.
They smoked, the smoke swirling around them.
Cassius couldn't help but ask, "If Dashiell doesn't rescue Cecilia, will you still kill Gideon?"
No one knew if Dashiell would succeed.
If he didn't succeed.
What would Alaric choose?
On one side was Cecilia, the woman he loved most.
On the other side was the hatred of the Royal Family of Whitaker.
What would he choose?
Alaric glanced at Cassius.
That night, they smoked and sat for a long time.
In the end, Alaric didn't give any answer.
The next day, Alaric went to the Monroe Mansion.
The Monroe family called him.
Suddenly calling him over, Alaric guessed they were about to start taking action.
He pretended not to know, walked into Tomas's study, and faced the Monroe family.
Tomas said, "Alaric, I've thought about it and I think your previous proposal is very good."
Alaric remained expressionless.
"I hadn't made up my mind before, but we've discussed it a lot these past few days and think it's feasible. So we plan to act according to what you said last time, tonight."
Alaric's eyes moved slightly. "Tonight?"
"There's an international banquet tonight. Gideon will attend, and so will I. All the most important international representatives will be there. If something happens, it will be easier to clear our names. In other words, tonight I'll have someone attempt to assassinate me, and you'll get injured in my place, then you'll go kill Gideon. Everything will go according to your previous plan, only the time and place have changed," Tomas said.
"Okay," Alaric agreed immediately.
"If this succeeds, Alaric, I won't treat you badly," Tomas promised.
"I'll do my best."
"I won't say more. Tonight depends on you."
"Yes."
"By the way, you shouldn't go back," Tomas said, "I'll take you to the banquet later. I'll have Juniper accompany you to buy an outfit for tonight's banquet."
"Thank you, Mr. Monroe," Alaric said respectfully.
In fact, Tomas was just keeping an eye on him to prevent him from tipping anyone off.
He left the study.
Lyra couldn't help but speak, "Dad, are you really letting Juniper accompany Alaric?"
"Don't worry, it's just an act. Once we achieve our goal, I'll have Alaric executed. Juniper won't be harmed."
"I know, but if Juniper and Alaric have any bad rumors, it will affect her reputation," Lyra pretended to care about Juniper.
In fact, only she knew she didn't want Juniper to have any relationship with Alaric.
She wanted to have a relationship with Alaric herself.
Tomas smiled, "Don't worry, Juniper is my daughter. No one dares to slander her. Even if Juniper and Alaric really fell in love, you're still my daughter, even though you married Dominic. Whatever kind of man you want in the future, I'll make it happen for you."
"I want..." Lyra almost blurted out.
She knew she couldn't say it.
She thought for a moment, held back, and said no more.
After all, Alaric would die sooner or later.
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