Chapter 744 The Story Repeats
Sebastian was indeed cautious.
Just a sound, and he didn't even come out to check the situation; he left with Seraphina.
The door opened.
Sebastian was caught off guard and saw Dashiell.
Sebastian tightened his grip on Seraphina's hand, pressing a sharp knife against her neck.
At that moment, his face turned extremely grim.
He didn't expect Dashiell to arrive so quickly.
How could Dashiell have found him so soon?
He brought Seraphina out just to see what was happening outside, not really thinking someone had come for him.
But Dashiell did come.
Dashiell always exceeded his expectations.
He began to regret not killing Dashiell last night.
He should have killed Dashiell at all costs.
He even had a premonition that if he didn't kill Dashiell, he would die at Dashiell's hands.
They stared at each other silently for a few seconds.
Sebastian's face turned cold. "Dashiell, you really are unbelievable!"
His tone was filled with strong sarcasm.
Dashiell glanced at the sharp knife pressed against Seraphina's neck.
He looked at Seraphina.
When Dashiell and Seraphina made eye contact, he saw the longing in her eyes.
A longing for life, perhaps.
Seraphina was indeed a bit excited.
So excited that she couldn't speak.
Was Dashiell here to save her?
He came to save her so quickly!
Every time she was in trouble, did he always come to save her?
Her eyes reddened.
Her emotions were in turmoil.
Sebastian could also feel Seraphina's emotional fluctuations.
His face darkened even more in that instant.
He said to Dashiell again, "Do you think you can save Seraphina?"
Dashiell's eyes moved slightly, staring at Sebastian.
He said, "Sebastian, you know very well that everything you're doing now is futile. Even if you force Mr. Everhart to transfer his shares to you, make him commit suicide, and then kill Seraphina, you won't escape the law's punishment."
Dashiell could always hit the nail on the head.
Yes.
Sebastian had long been prepared for mutual destruction.
What he was doing now seemed to avoid legal responsibility, but in fact, he couldn't avoid it.
He forced Atticus to death, killed Seraphina, and couldn't possibly escape the law's punishment.
He wouldn't get Everhart Bank, and he might even die.
What he was doing was just tormenting Atticus and Seraphina.
The harm he suffered must be repaid by Atticus and Seraphina.
Sebastian stared blankly at Dashiell, unable to help but ask, "Dashiell, who are you really?"
He always thought Dashiell was just an ordinary person.
Dashiell didn't fight for anything, just quietly liked Seraphina.
Sebastian had never taken Dashiell seriously before, but now, he was frustrated at every turn by Dashiell.
"Who I am is not important. What's important is that you let go now and cut your losses," Dashiell said clearly to Sebastian. "Before any consequences are caused, you can still make amends."
"Are you trying to persuade me?" Sebastian sneered.
"Sebastian, you only have one life. Why live in hatred? What happened to Simon was indeed despicable by Atticus, but ultimately, it was because Simon wasn't capable enough. Business competition is like that. Many people choose suicide because of competition; it's just survival of the fittest. You don't need to be stuck in this hatred."
"You speak so righteously. What if your parents were killed? How would you feel? Dashiell, I could also say these grand words from a victor's standpoint, but the premise is that it didn't happen to me. If it happened to you, anyone would make the same choice!"
"Your choice is gambling with your life. Do you think it's worth it? You punish Atticus, but you also face legal consequences. What benefit do you gain from this transaction?" Dashiell asked him.
"I used to cherish my life. But now..." Sebastian glanced at Seraphina, his face cold. "I once wanted to live well for Seraphina, but now, I think my past thoughts of changing for Seraphina are an insult to my life. Changing for someone who doesn't love me is a disgrace."
Seraphina felt a bit guilty.
Did she push Sebastian to this point?
Dashiell wanted to say something more.
Sebastian's hand suddenly moved.
Dashiell's eyes tightened.
Seraphina felt a pain in her neck.
The knife had cut her skin.
Seraphina was so scared that her body trembled.
"Enough talk," Sebastian said. "If we die, we all die together."
With that, Sebastian controlled Seraphina and walked to the elevator, pressing the button.
Dashiell watched him warily.
He was testing Sebastian just now.
The result was that Sebastian was determined to die doing this.
Such a person was very dangerous.
He cautiously followed Sebastian into the elevator.
The elevator went up.
They reached the top floor.
On the rooftop, a breeze blew.
On the vast rooftop, Sebastian led Seraphina to the edge.
Dashiell's eyes tightened.
A phrase Cecilia once told him suddenly echoed in his mind.
The scene of Seraphina jumping from the rooftop.
Was history repeating itself?
He tried to stay calm, watching Sebastian take Seraphina to the edge.
"Sebastian," Dashiell called out loudly.
Sebastian sneered, "Scared?"
Dashiell didn't answer.
Seraphina was also terrified at this moment.
She glanced at the tall building behind her.
If she really jumped.
She would surely die!
Her body began to tremble slightly.
Sebastian felt it and whispered, "Are you very scared?"
"Sebastian, you're a madman," Seraphina said angrily.
Sebastian even smiled at her curse and said, "I'm just taking revenge. And you, you've never stood in my shoes and considered me. Seraphina, do you know how I got to this point?"
Seraphina's emotions fluctuated.
"Atticus ruined my family. I once had a happy family, but my parents died, and I was sent to an orphanage. Do you know what it's like for a rich kid to live in an orphanage? You can't imagine being forced to strip and be beaten, being forced to eat rat meat, being tortured!" Sebastian said cruelly.
Seraphina pressed her lips tightly.
She wouldn't sympathize with Sebastian.
She was being kidnapped and tortured by him now; she couldn't possibly sympathize with him.