Chapter 762 Dashiell Meets Cecilia
Dashiell could also sense Magnolia's breakdown.
One can imagine what kind of state Seraphina is in.
For Seraphina, she must feel like she has nothing left now.
And she might also feel like all she can do is cry.
"If it weren't for Cecilia asking me to look after Seraphina, I wouldn't even bother with her," Magnolia said harshly.
Dashiell knew, of course, that Magnolia was somewhat insincere.
Magnolia indeed didn't like Seraphina, but in such a situation, she couldn't just stand by and do nothing.
He asked, "Is Atticus's condition very bad?"
Dashiell avoided asking about Seraphina's situation, showing concern for Atticus instead.
Speaking of Atticus, Magnolia couldn't help but sigh.
Originally, she was quite sad about Atticus's plight, but because Seraphina kept crying, she felt she was being too cold-hearted.
"The doctor said, unless a miracle happens." Magnolia didn't hide anything from Dashiell.
Dashiell nodded slightly.
"What exactly happened?" Magnolia couldn't help but be curious, "Atticus attempted suicide? Seraphina is covered in wounds, you're seriously injured, and Sebastian is dead..."
Dashiell felt he couldn't hide it from Magnolia and told her everything in detail.
After hearing it all, Magnolia said quietly, "If Atticus really did all that back then, causing so many tragedies for Sebastian later, then he deserves to face the consequences himself now."
Dashiell nodded slightly, acknowledging it.
From a fair and just perspective, Atticus indeed owed Sebastian's family an explanation.
This outcome could be considered a resolution.
"Alright, take care of yourself." Magnolia took a deep breath. "I'll go check if Seraphina has cried herself to death."
Dashiell nodded and even smiled a bit.
Magnolia was always like this, clearly worried but unwilling to show it.
He watched as Magnolia left in a bit of a hurry.
After she left, the room became quiet.
Dashiell lay on the hospital bed, staring at the ceiling above.
From now on, the world would truly change completely.
A week later.
Dashiell was discharged from the hospital.
At that time, Seraphina was also discharged.
Magnolia said that Seraphina cried for three days and nights in the hospital, her voice hoarse from crying, until she couldn't cry anymore.
Later, she somehow came to terms with it, started eating and sleeping properly, and on the fifth day, she left the hospital and reportedly went to work at Everhart Bank.
It seemed that Seraphina had decided to work hard and improve herself.
Dashiell didn't ask much.
After being discharged, he went to see Cecilia first.
Not to persuade Cecilia about anything.
There were many things he needed to inform her about in advance.
When he arrived at The Whitaker Villa, he saw Cecilia sitting in a rocking chair in the backyard, basking in the sun.
The sunlight scattered on her smooth skin, making her look exceptionally beautiful.
He thought.
If Alaric saw this scene, would he really be willing to leave?
He walked over.
Cecilia's eyes moved slightly, looking at Dashiell, and she smiled faintly.
Fortunately.
Cecilia didn't seem to reject him.
He was afraid that because of Alaric, Cecilia would be hostile towards him as well.
"Dashiell," Cecilia greeted him.
"You look well," Dashiell chatted with her casually.
"What else can I do?" Cecilia smiled bitterly, "I can't resist."
"Actually, Alaric..."
"Are you here for him today?" Cecilia interrupted him.
"Not entirely."
"Then talk about something else," Cecilia clearly didn't want to hear anything about Alaric.
Dashiell pursed his lips and nodded, "Alright."
"Before that, I want to ask about Seraphina," Cecilia said directly.
"Go ahead."
"Is Sebastian dead?" Cecilia only found out about Sebastian's death from the news.
"Yes," Dashiell said concisely, "He kidnapped Seraphina, threatened Atticus to commit suicide, and finally chose to jump off a building himself, sparing Seraphina."
Cecilia nodded.
No wonder Atticus suddenly became a vegetable.
"How is Seraphina now?" Cecilia asked again.
Cecilia hadn't called Seraphina this week.
She didn't want Seraphina to worry about her, so she didn't contact her.
"She should be fine."
This sentence made Cecilia very clear that there was no development between Dashiell and Seraphina.
"She went to work. I don't know how she's doing specifically, but since she can go to work, it means there's nothing major," Dashiell explained.
"Is that it between you and Seraphina?"
"What else can it be?" Dashiell asked in return.
"Since you've come this far, why not give yourself another chance?"
"Would you still give Alaric another chance?" Dashiell asked.
Cecilia pursed her lips and didn't say more.
Dashiell sighed.
It seemed that Alaric's attempt to win Cecilia back would be very difficult.
"Let's talk about what you came here to say today," Cecilia changed the subject.
She was really calm, to the point of admiration.
Dashiell didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I will help Alaric take control of the Yakurosean Empire's economy."
Cecilia's expression changed noticeably.
She was so smart, she immediately understood what Dashiell meant.
Dashiell looked at Cecilia's expression and nodded to confirm her thoughts, "To put it bluntly, the Whitaker Group, Everhart Bank, and the Lockhart Group in Serenovia City will all eventually belong to us."
Cecilia sneered, "Indeed, serving the king can be dangerous at any time."
"You probably don't want to hear this, but he really has no choice. If he doesn't do it, the Monroe family will. Once it falls into the Monroe family's hands, he will have even less control over his regime."
"So in the end, after being reborn, nothing has changed," Cecilia said coldly.
"Some things have changed," Dashiell said reluctantly, "We are all still alive."
Yes.
Theodore and Genevieve were alive, she was alive, Seraphina was alive, and although Atticus had become a vegetable, he was still alive in the end.
"The only one who died was Francis," Dashiell said regretfully.
Cecilia looked at Dashiell.
Dashiell was very smart.
He was truly a master negotiator.
His seemingly emotional words were actually telling her that Francis had exchanged his life for everyone else's survival, and she should be grateful and accept the current situation.
"I told you in advance to prepare you mentally and hope you won't resist," Dashiell said, "The Monroe family has always wanted to take over Serenovia City's economy but couldn't because they feared the Hotchner family. Now, with the Monroe family and Alaric seemingly on the same side, with their power, dealing with the remaining three major families in Serenovia City will be easy."
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