Chapter 707 Chaotic Situation (12) Causing Trouble
Alaric repeated his plan to Dashiell once more.
Finally, Alaric said, "Ensure Francis's safety first."
Dashiell understood what Alaric meant.
It meant that no matter what happened, Francis's life was more important.
But what about Cecilia?
What about the child in Cecilia's belly?
Dashiell didn't ask.
Some things are better left unsaid.
He was just wondering if Cecilia would end up resenting Alaric.
He said, "Okay, I know what to do."
"Dashiell," Alaric called out to him, his tone heavy.
Alaric rarely showed his emotions in front of them.
No matter how big the issue, he seemed to be able to endure it.
Just like when they were undergoing bloody training on the island, no matter how dangerous it got, he could stand in front of them, face the challenges, and ultimately ensure that all three of them survived.
Now, beneath Alaric's strong exterior, there seemed to be a hint of panic.
The current situation seemed to be beyond his control.
He said, "Success is the only option."
Dashiell nodded firmly, "I will protect Francis with my life."
This time, Dashiell mentioned Francis.
That's the answer Alaric wanted.
He wanted him to protect Francis first, not Cecilia.
Not Cecilia and her child.
Having received a definite answer, Alaric silently hung up the phone.
At that moment, Cassius had also finished reporting to Hugo.
He just looked at Alaric.
Seeing such a strong Alaric, eventually being pushed to this point.
Hopefully, the outcome will be good.
If anyone from that island had an accident.
How much would Alaric suffer?
Three days after the accident, Alaric went to The Monroe Mansion.
Alaric taking the initiative to go to The Monroe Mansion surprised the Monroe family a bit.
"I think we shouldn't delay any longer," Alaric said bluntly.
"What do you mean by delay? Do you have a better idea?" Because of Gideon's recent defeat, Tomas trusted Alaric even more.
No matter what he thought of Alaric as a person, he acknowledged Alaric's capabilities.
"What I mean is, we can announce Gideon's accident now and take advantage of the chaos to suppress the Hotchner family's forces. I'm worried that if we wait too long, the Hotchner family's supporters will form their own group, and once that group gains power, it will be harder for us to suppress the Hotchner family. Besides, Giselle isn't dead yet, Mr. Monroe shouldn't underestimate her," Alaric said straightforwardly.
Tomas was somewhat convinced by Alaric.
Alfonso, on the other hand, was more relaxed this time, "We also want to take action against the Hotchner family as soon as possible, but the current situation is that we only know Gideon fell off a cliff, which doesn't completely prove he's dead. It's been less than two days, and if we announce Gideon's death now, it will arouse suspicion and make the Monroe family look despicable. This kind of thing needs at least half a month, even if Gideon's death is obvious, the earliest would be a week."
"As long as we find Gideon's body, we can announce it immediately," Alaric suggested.
"Do you have his body?" Alfonso asked excitedly.
"No."
"Then why are you saying..."
"No, but that doesn't mean we can't find one," Alaric said slowly.
The Monroe family members' faces clearly showed signs of excitement.
Alaric's mind worked too fast; they hadn't even thought that far.
"Gideon fell into the sea from the cliff, and after falling, his body was soaked by the turbulent sea, then smashed against the rocks multiple times, making it unrecognizable. It's perfectly normal that Gideon's appearance can't be identified, and creating a fake DNA report is not difficult for Mr. Monroe," Alaric continued.
The Monroe family members were clearly being convinced.
Alaric said, "Mr. Monroe just mentioned that we could announce Gideon's death in a week, but without finding Gideon's body, there will still be doubts. Only with a body will people believe!"
"Alfonso, what do you think?" Tomas looked at Alfonso.
He didn't want to wait too long either.
Waiting too long indeed posed risks.
Only by resolving the battle quickly could they catch everyone off guard.
"I think Alaric's method is feasible," Alfonso agreed.
Thinking about gaining complete control over the Yakurosean Empire soon, Alfonso didn't want to delay even a minute, and Alaric's method was indeed highly feasible.
Tomas also asked Lyra.
Lyra gave her approval as well.
"Alright," Tomas said, unusually relaxed. "I'll handle the body. At the latest, the day after tomorrow, I'll find Gideon's body and then announce his death. Finally, we'll hold Gideon's memorial service a week later. During this period, you'll lead the Monroe family's army to win over the Hotchner family's forces. I'll give you control over the Monroe family's guard. If you can't persuade them, use force. I want to completely control the Yakurosean Empire after Gideon's memorial service."
"Yes," Alaric answered respectfully.
"Alaric, the future of the Monroe family is in your hands! If you do well, you'll be rewarded," Tomas encouraged Alaric.
"I won't let you down."
"By the way, have you found Cecilia?" Tomas suddenly asked.
"No," Alaric said, "I didn't dare act rashly before Gideon's death was announced."
"That's what I appreciate about you; you always consider the bigger picture," Tomas praised. "Once Gideon's death is announced, you can look for Cecilia. Whether you want to reunite with your family or make another choice, it's up to you. I respect your decision."
Tomas didn't make it clear.
But the implication was that whether Alaric chose to reconcile with Cecilia or choose Juniper, he would support it.
"Yes," Alaric didn't reveal his thoughts at this moment.
If Alaric didn't know too much, Tomas might have really kept him.
Unfortunately, Alaric could only be used during the war. Once the Monroe family completely controlled the Yakurosean Empire, Alaric had to die.
"Go back and wait for my notification."
"Yes." Alaric left.
When he got home, he called Gideon.
Gideon was dining with Cecilia and Francis at the moment. Seeing Alaric's call, he smiled slightly and said, "How's your health?"
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Hotchner. I'm fine. How are you, Mr. Hotchner?"
"Not dead," Gideon said, glancing at Cecilia.
Cecilia ate calmly. Even though she knew Gideon was on the phone with Alaric.
Francis also remained composed.
"Mr. Hotchner, the Monroe family will announce your death the day after tomorrow and will find a body to replace you. A week later, they'll hold your memorial service. During this period, I'll lead the Monroe family's army to win over your forces," Alaric told him all the arrangements.
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