Chapter 270 Good News
Good news?
No matter what the good news was, it couldnât pique Ariannaâs interest. The same was true for Dalton.
Knowing that the company was doing well not only failed to cheer him up, but it made him feel even
worse.
The Fleming family kept their word, but what about him?
He glanced at his eldest daughter, his eyes growing redder and redder.
He regretted it, whatâs the difference between this and selling oneâs daughter for glory?!
âMy company still has matters to attend to, itâs very late now. Whatever it is, let Seraphina put it aside
for now, we can discuss it tomorrow after a good rest.â
Dalton looked exhausted, he had been tired all day and had no energy left to deal with anyone else.
âIâm a bit tired too, little sister. You entertain Seraphina first, I⦠Iâll go upstairs first.â Arianna held back
her tears and quickly went upstairs.
Claudia sat in the living room, contemplating how to explain to Dalton and the others that she had
already taken action.
In the end, she still resorted to using her organizationâs connections, just like the time she helped the
Friedan family. She called the heads of each company, using both threats and inducements. As soon
as these people heard that it was someone from the Enigma organization, they immediately agreed to
do a favor for the Johnson family.
In order to strengthen the financial chain of the Johnson family, she had several tech giants under the
Enigma organization seek cooperation with the Johnson family.
The Johnson family had been good to her, she couldnât possibly stand by and watch the Johnson family
in distress.
She came tonight just to tell her uncle this news, so he wouldnât worry.
Sienna walked in with an embarrassed look on her face and gave her a forced smile, âSeraphina, my
sister and dad got busy as soon as they got home. How about we take a nap first and talk tomorrow?â
She didnât know what good news Seraphina wanted to tell them, but she could clearly feel the sorrow
and sadness of her father and sister.
Upon hearing this, although Claudia didnât quite understand, she vaguely felt that something was
amiss.
âI was a bit tired too, you go rest, we can talk about anything tomorrow.â
Claudia gave a gentle smile and started walking towards her room
from the spiral staircase.
This room was located on the second floor, it was said to have been Ariannaâs room before. After she
came to Vencumfield, Arianna
willingly gave up her own room for her to live in, without any complaints.
This family had treated her with their whole hearts, she always wanted to give something back.
She walked up to Ariannaâs room door, heard Ariannaâs heartbreaking cries from inside, and her steps
halted.
Such repression and sorrow, like enduring all the grievances, suddenly broke through the dam and
poured out.
When a person is in a state of disarray, they least want others to see. After some thought, she
ultimately did not knock on the door.
***
Inside the room, after Arianna had finished crying, there was silence. She took a bottle of medicine
from the drawer, her eyes vacant, her face a picture of desolation.
Having her marry a fool, she would rather have died.
Axton had already helped the company, and within two days, Axton would demand an explanation from
his father.
After all, he had already helped the family business, it was impossible for him to go back on his word.
As for her, if she were to die, no one would blame her.
She slowly unscrewed the cap, saw half a bottle of pills, and her hand began to tremble.
In her mind, the scene of the handsome man in the garden calling her sister emerged.
She closed her eyes, just as she was about to swallow, a knock sounded from outside the door.
âArianna, were you there? It was Seraphina, I had something to tell you.â
Ariannaâs hand, holding the pill, paused. She quickly stuffed the item. into the blanket, wiped her tears
fiercely, and walked to the door in her slippers.
The door opened, and Claudiaâs radiant face was full of anxiety, âArianna, are you alright?â
Arianna shook her head, âSeraphina, is there something you need? Iâm not in a good mood today, can
we talk about it tomorrow?â
She knew that none of this was Seraphinaâs fault, but her emotions were off at the moment, and she
was afraid she might vent her negative feelings on her cousin.
Claudia stared at her steadily, âCanât wait until tomorrow.â
She had just received a message from Pedro, saying that Dalton and Arianna had gone to the Fleming
family today. Axton had made an outrageous request â he could help the Johnson family, but Arianna
had to marry his foolish grandson.
The soâcalled âfoolish grandsonâ was Magnusâs halfâbrother from the same father, who was always
treated as invisible because of his foolishness.
Claudia never imagined that Dalton would actually consider using Ariannaâs marriage as a bargaining
chip to save the company.
Dalton loved his eldest daughter Arianna the most and had high hopes / for her. He would never have
agreed to Axtonâs demands if he hadnât been driven to desperation!
She finally understood why Arianna was sad and upset. Anyone would be unhappy if they were married
to a fool.
Seeing Claudiaâs determination to stay in her room, Ariannaâs face turned slightly pale. In the end, she
seemed to be drained of all her strength, slumping weakly on the edge of the bed, she said listlessly,
âThen you speak.â
Father said that this deal absolutely could not be known by Seraphina, otherwise she would definitely
feel guilty and upset.
The secret was so oppressive that it was unbearable. When she was about to pass out from
suffocation, Claudiaâs words were like a floating log, saving her.
âI used the power of the organization to help the company, Arianna, you donât have to marry Zyon
anymore.â
The atmosphere froze, and there was a deafening silence.
Arianna couldnât believe what she had heard, abruptly standing up and grabbing her hand, asking, âIs
what you said true?â
âThe organization⦠Youâre really involved with that organization?â Ariannaâs eyes widened, the tears at
the bottom of her eyes hadnât faded away, and suddenly surged up again, âSeraphina, youâre not joking
with me, are you? How could you be involved with this organization?â
Even if there was, an organization that solved the companyâs problems so quickly, how much authority
must Seraphina have had.
Arianna stood numbly, suddenly feeling as if she was floating on a cloud.
She was full of anticipation, yet she dared not believe.
Seeing her like this, Claudia felt a slight pang in her heart.
When she just came in, Arianna looked as pale as death, her lifeless demeanor seemed like she was
about to give up the ghost any second
It was clearly her problem, but Arianna was willing to take all the
blame.
From childhood to adulthood, apart from her grandmother and people
like Pedro, she had never received the care of her relatives. She thought she would be alone for the
rest of her life, but she never expected to have such pure family love.
âArianna, the crisis at the company wasnât resolved by the Fleming family, it was me. Iâm a highâ
ranking member of the organization, and Iâm not afraid to make a joke of myself. The Johnson familyâs
affairs are just a word away for me.â Her tone was firm, like a seaâstabilizing needle, anchored in
Ariannaâs heart.
Arianna stared blankly at this cousin, who was outwardly bright and inwardly resilient.
Highâranking, she was actually highâranking in that organization.
The sadness faded away, immediately followed by a burst of ecstasy.
âThank you.â Arianna couldnât help but hug her tightly, tears falling uncontrollably.
Claudia hugged her back, feeling warmth in her heart.
Great, she protected the relatives who were good to her.
The lights were brightly lit in the Johnson Groupâs office.
Daltonâs office was filled with the companyâs top executives.
âDalton, we have to thank Axton this time.â
âYes, since youâve already agreed to marry off your daughter, you should keep your promise.â
***
The people present were speaking one after another, all urging Dalton to make a decision.
The company had almost gone bankrupt overnight, and now, having been barely saved by Axton, they
didnât want to return to those days of living in fear.
Dalton didnât speak, sitting there alone, smoking one cigarette after another.
The weather was cold and he was lightly dressed, his nose and face had already turned red from the
cold.
Suddenly, the ringing of the telephone broke the noise in the house.
Dalton picked up his phone and saw that it was Arianna who had called.
Thinking of his eldest daughter who was about to be âsoldâ by him, Daltonâs eyes turned red again.
He was really useless!
At an old age, he had to rely on selling his daughter to save the
company.
The phone kept ringing, as if the caller would continue to call if he didnât answer.