Chapter 826 Negotiating Again
Tomas obviously believed what Juniper said.
Juniper continued, "Fortunately, it really was Cecilia who did it. At least it shows that Alaric doesn't have any plans against our family yet."
Tomas nodded.
Actually, even if Cecilia was a scapegoat, they wouldn't have a conflict with Alaric.
They would just go along with Alaric's explanation and endure it.
A conflict between the Monroe family and Alaric would benefit no one.
Especially now, when the situation has just stabilized, the most important thing is to keep it stable.
So no one dares to act rashly.
They are investigating this matter just to understand Alaric's intentions.
To see if Alaric is secretly up to something.
At least they need to be prepared in advance.
"But we can't just let the matter with Lyra go." Juniper said, "Although Lyra was indeed not as skilled, in the end, she was bullied, and we can't just swallow this insult."
"I know you feel indignant for Lyra, but for now, we have to endure it. Many people are watching our Monroe family, and any slight movement will be magnified. Although I am also very unwilling, we have to endure this humiliation for now."
Juniper held back and had to comply.
She said, "Alright, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
"Juniper, you are crucial to our family right now. You must not let anything happen to you. Lyra is a lesson for you, don't go down the wrong path."
"I know what to do." Juniper agreed.
"How is your health?" Tomas suddenly asked with concern.
"Pretty good. From the time I got pregnant until now, I only had a little morning sickness at the beginning, and that was when I didn't know I was pregnant. It passed quickly, and after I knew I was pregnant, I didn't have any reactions. Dad, don't worry, I will take good care of myself." Juniper said.
"Good health is good." Tomas seemed relieved but suddenly hesitated, "It's just, Juniper..."
"What is it?" Juniper frowned.
"You've been pregnant for over four months..." Tomas gritted his teeth, "Come back and see if the baby is a boy or a girl."
Juniper's heart skipped a beat.
She had never thought about this since she got pregnant.
With Tomas's reminder, Juniper felt a bit emotional.
The Yakurosean Empire seems to not value men over women anymore, but since it is a hereditary country, men's status is different, especially in their family.
If it's a girl, she doesn't think Alaric would be so generous as to let her become the heir.
"Don't be nervous, we'll see when we come back." Tomas could feel Juniper's emotions and quickly comforted her.
"I'm now wondering if Cecilia's baby is a boy or a girl." Juniper thought further.
Whether her child is a boy or a girl, she first needs to know what Cecilia is carrying.
"That's also my concern." Tomas said, "When we made the agreement with Alaric, we allowed him to keep Cecilia by his side and agreed to let her have the baby. At that time, it was just to keep things stable, and Alaric was very strong-willed about it, so we compromised. But in hindsight, it left many hidden dangers. If you are carrying a boy, it won't be a problem, but if you are carrying a girl and Cecilia is carrying a boy..."
Juniper couldn't help but clench her fists.
This is the worst outcome.
"We'll talk about it when we come back. If it really is like that, we can find a way." Tomas didn't want to put too much pressure on Juniper, "It's not easy to target Alaric, but targeting Cecilia is not difficult. Alaric has a weakness in our hands, he wouldn't dare to do anything to us."
"Okay." Juniper nodded.
Tomas reminded her a few more times to take care of her health before hanging up the phone.
Juniper lay in bed, unable to sleep.
What Tomas said made her anxious.
However, the matter of having a boy or a girl is not something anyone can control.
Juniper couldn't sleep.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
Juniper's eyes tightened.
She got up from the bed and opened the door.
Outside the door, Cecilia was standing there. She said, "I guessed you weren't asleep."
Juniper looked at Cecilia.
Cecilia actually came to her?
Where is Alaric?
Juniper glanced around.
"He's taking a shower." Cecilia said directly, "Don't worry, I won't do anything to you."
Juniper smiled, "That's not what I meant. I just thought Alaric wouldn't like us talking alone."
"Are you that afraid of him?" Cecilia asked.
"It's just mutual respect."
"Do you think him keeping a mistress is respecting you?"
Juniper pursed her lips and said directly, "Alaric and I have a political marriage. We don't interfere with each other's feelings."
"It's a political marriage for Alaric, but is it for you?"
Juniper looked at Cecilia.
"If it is, would you deliberately show how good Alaric is to you in front of me?"
Juniper felt a bit embarrassed being exposed by Cecilia so bluntly.
She said, "None of us can change Alaric. I can only try to make him like me more."
"What you want is definitely more than just him being nice to you." Cecilia said firmly.
Juniper gritted her teeth secretly.
Cecilia seemed harmless, but the invisible aura she gave off made Juniper speechless.
Cecilia was much more formidable than she thought.
Lyra was framed by her to this extent, so she couldn't underestimate her.
Moreover.
Alaric liked Cecilia so much, not just because she was good-looking.
Juniper had many emotional changes inside, but she remained calm on the surface.
"When we were in the hospital, I listened to a lot of what you said, so I became obedient. I know very well that without Alaric's protection, I and my family might really die quickly, so I don't dare to do anything extreme. But recently, I've been thinking a lot. I think as long as Alaric is still the president, your family and other forces wouldn't dare to do anything to me, so as long as Alaric doesn't lose power, I and my family can live well."
"What do you want to say?" Juniper asked cautiously.
"I won't hinder Alaric's development, and you help me leave Alaric." Cecilia said word by word.
Juniper's face changed uncontrollably, "Do you think I dare?"
"I think you dare." Cecilia's eyes were firm.
Juniper's heart skipped a beat.
At this moment, it was as if her thoughts were laid bare, seen clearly by Cecilia!
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