Chapter 748

Chapter 748:

“Thank you, Your Majesty. We’ll definitely visit when we can.”

“Where are you headed now?” Babette inquired.

“We’re on our way to the Black family’s house.”

Babette immediately understood the plan. “You’ve done so much for us these past days. If you can keep the throne from slipping into the wrong hands, I’ll make sure you’re rewarded generously. In fact, Lorpond’s business in Aswil will have our full backing.”

It was a promise of immense benefit for Lorpond’s future.

Madisyn nodded in acknowledgment before ending the call. Dottie glanced at Babette. “You’re sending Madisyn and Andrew to negotiate with the wealthy families?”

“Yes, we need to make sure you secure the throne,” Babette replied, meeting Dottie’s gaze.

Dottie’s brow furrowed, a cold glint flickering in her eyes. “Negotiating with the other families is one thing, but the Black family is different. Did you tell them?”

She knew her mother hadn’t, otherwise Madisyn and Andrew wouldn’t be heading there so casually.

Babette looked away, avoiding Dottie’s gaze. “Dottie, trust me. I’ll make sure they’re safe.”

“Mom, Howard saved my life. And without Madisyn, I wouldn’t have recovered. Isn’t it selfish to put them in danger?” Dottie’s voice hardened, her presence growing more imposing.

Babette’s face crumpled, and her shoulders began to shake with silent sobs.

Dottie’s anger melted away at the sight of her mother’s tears, and she quickly moved to comfort her. “I’m sorry, Mom. I didn’t mean to be so harsh.”

“Dottie, I know I’ve made mistakes. But they’re the only ones who can help us now. I’m thinking of the greater good—for the country. And I trust in their abilities. The Black family won’t dare harm them,” Babette said through her tears.

Dottie hugged Babette tightly, her heart weighed down by a sense of regret and helplessness. All of it stemmed from her own weakness.

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If only she had been stronger, she might have avoided being poisoned and spared herself the loss of her cognitive abilities for an entire year. A whole year had been wasted, time she could have used to grow and learn. She couldn’t afford to lose any more time now. Once Babette left, Dottie threw herself back into her studies.

Meanwhile, after Madisyn ended the call, she checked the latest news.

Things weren’t looking good for the Hunt family. After Patty’s dismissal of her customer, public sentiment toward her family had taken a sharp dive. Some people had even started boycotting Hunt Group’s malls, flocking instead to businesses owned by the Black family.

Patty, enraged by the backlash, retaliated by revealing that Madisyn was the woman who had taken Waylon from her, which stirred up sympathy online.

But Waylon quickly stepped in, announcing that he had no romantic ties to Madisyn and no connection to Patty either.

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