Chapter 711 Chaotic Situation (16) Action
Sudden silence.
Cecilia really didn't know what Gideon was trying to convey.
She always felt he had something to say, but also felt he might not say anything at all.
Gideon always gave off an air of mystery.
The quiet space.
Gideon said, "Forget it, I'll tell you when it's all over."
Cecilia frowned.
"Finish your meal and go back to your room. I want to be alone," Gideon ordered.
Cecilia glanced at Gideon.
She got up and left.
She didn't have much emotional attachment to Gideon, so she didn't react to his sudden mood swings.
Gideon watched Cecilia's back, lost in thought.
A sudden smile appeared on his lips.
He almost blurted it out.
Gideon had never been this impulsive in his life.
Even though he ultimately stopped himself rationally.
Cecilia returned to her room.
She usually took a nap in the afternoon, but today she definitely couldn't sleep.
Once Gideon left.
Alaric would immediately take action.
She didn't know how many people Gideon would leave on the island.
But once he left, the Royal Family of Whitaker's troops would definitely come to the island to rescue Francis. War was inevitable. How could she protect herself?
Francis was right to remind her. No matter who it was, the first priority was Francis's safety. Francis would be well protected, but she might not be, so she had to figure out how to protect herself in the process.
She turned to look at Augustus.
Augustus had always been with her, silent as air.
She suddenly asked him, "Augustus, if both Francis and I were in danger, who would you choose to protect?"
Augustus was stunned.
He probably didn't expect Cecilia to ask this question suddenly, so he didn't answer immediately.
Cecilia chuckled lightly.
She wasn't really expecting anything.
Just asking casually.
She said, "It's nothing, I understand."
Cecilia acted indifferent.
To the Royal Family of Whitaker, no one was more important than Francis, including Alaric himself.
She did not doubt that Alaric would die for Francis, let alone her.
"I would protect you," Augustus said slowly.
Just when Cecilia thought she wouldn't get an answer, Augustus suddenly spoke.
Cecilia was surprised.
"Mr. Whitaker's task for me is to protect you. Others are not within my protection scope," Augustus said bluntly.
Having received the answer, Cecilia didn't know whether to laugh or be grateful to Alaric for at least leaving her one person to protect her.
But wasn't all of this caused by Alaric?
Everything she had gone through during this time, wasn't it all because of Alaric?
A sudden flutter in her lower abdomen.
Cecilia touched it gently.
Whenever she had emotions, the baby would react inside her belly.
Such a sensitive little one.
Cecilia silently tried to relax her emotions.
"Thank you, Augustus," Cecilia sincerely thanked Augustus.
Augustus shook his head, "It's what I should do. And Mrs. Whitaker, don't hate Mr. Whitaker."
Augustus couldn't help but speak for Alaric.
He probably saw her disappointment in Alaric during this time.
It would be a lie to say she didn't hate Alaric.
It would also be a lie to say she didn't understand Alaric.
Her only hope now was to survive.
For everyone to survive.
Night.
Dashiell came ashore through the island's secret passage.
Allowing Francis to live on the island without adding too many people wasn't just to avoid suspicion. More importantly, even if danger occurred on this island, there were enough escape routes.
Even with countless guards stationed on the island, Dashiell could still avoid surveillance and come ashore via a submarine.
Onshore, there was a hidden passage leading directly to the villa, but he couldn't go directly into the villa now. He didn't know the exact situation inside.
Gideon's most admirable trait was his caution.
So cautious that once he locked onto this island, he disconnected all surveillance and internet. Dashiell couldn't use the network to know the exact situation inside the villa.
The island.
Quiet.
Dashiell didn't dare to act rashly. After coming ashore, he hid in the jungle, then climbed to the top of a tree to observe the island with a mini telescope.
So many guards.
Getting close to the villa was almost impossible.
Everything had to wait until Gideon left with his men.
The fewer people, the safer it would be.
Dashiell climbed down from the tree, not daring to make any moves.
Daybreak.
Dashiell took a short nap.
He woke up to the sound of ships.
He quickly climbed back up the tree and saw several ships starting up in the distance.
Groups of guards began to leave in an orderly manner.
Dashiell didn't act impulsively.
He was waiting for Gideon to leave.
At this moment, only part of the Hotchner family's troops were withdrawing. Most were still on the island, indicating that Gideon was still there.
Finally.
Dashiell saw Gideon come out of the villa.
Surrounded by countless guards, it was hard to spot him if you weren't paying attention.
His steps suddenly paused.
He turned to look at a spot on the second floor.
Dashiell quickly adjusted his telescope and saw Cecilia sitting in a rocking chair in the second-floor garden.
She was calmly looking at the ocean, watching waves of guards leave.
Dashiell pursed his lips.
Did Gideon really like Cecilia?
Even if Gideon tried to hide it, there was a moment of reluctance that was very obvious.
Dashiell wondered if he should tell Alaric that if he died, Cecilia would belong to Gideon?
Forget it.
If he said that, Alaric would probably be furious.
He focused on observing Gideon's every move, watching him finally board the ship. At the same time, he sent a message to Alaric, "Leaving the island."
When Alaric received these two words, he knew Gideon had started to act.
He quickly deleted the message and turned to look at the memorial service.
Gideon's memorial service had already begun.
Many people had come, all officials of the Yakurosean Empire.
Giselle was among them, but she was controlled and couldn't say anything, only allowing the Monroe family to manipulate her.
The Monroe family acted very sorrowful at the memorial service.
At this moment, Tomas was still guiltily speaking to the few allowed news media, "I watched Gideon grow up. I never thought he would meet such a fate! I just wanted to clarify things, not to accuse Gideon of trying to kill me. It was just a way to show that the law is just and no one can break it. I also wanted to warn my own children and important officials of the Yakurosean Empire not to abuse their power."
His words were truly moving.
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