Chapter 7

Bailey wanted nothing more than to stay away from Artemis, but since he had taken the initiative to pick his son up, how could she stop him? “Of course! I'll get him out now,” she hastily replied. “After all, it's better for kids to stay with their parents. My humble abode is hardly conducive to raising a boy of Maxton's status.”

Artemis narrowed his eyes as a steely glint flashed across them.

Was that my imagination? Why does there seem to be a trace of disdain in her voice? It's as though she's chasing us away!

With that in mind, his handsome face visibly darkened, and even his tone became terse. “Sorry to trouble you.”

“Oh, don't mention it. You're my brother-in-law, which makes you family, so there's no need to stand on ceremony,” Bailey said smilingly before turning around to walk away.

D*mn it, I feel so guilty! If he found out I hacked three billion from his account, I'd be left to rot in prison for the rest of my life!

As it turned out, it was difficult for one to walk straight when weighed down by guilt because it wasn't long before Bailey's shrill cry echoed through the house.

“Argh!”

Her left leg seemed to have a mind of its own as it tripped over the right, causing her to lose balance and fall backward.

Sh*t, what if the back of my head hits the ground first? That'd be terrible!

To Bailey's surprise, however, the pain she had braced herself for never came. Instead, she felt herself falling into someone's arms.

She was hit by a cold aura almost immediately as a masculine scent, mixed with hints of mint, seeped into her pores.

It was such a fresh and intoxicating smell that a single whiff was enough to make one feel tipsy.

Artemis remained stoic as he stared at the woman in his embrace, his gaze intense and contemptuous.

knew it! Women are all the same. They always play hard to get and would pull any tricks to catch a man's

saw Artemis' ugly scowl, she quickly explained, “I'm so sorry, Mr. Luther. I tripped over my own

wasn't buying that story. Convinced that Bailey was taking the opportunity to seduce him, he couldn't help but scoff, “Well, well, well. I never thought Ms. Bailey from the Jefferson family would be so

say, Bailey was

f*ck would he believe Rhonda's words, anyway? He's one of the wealthiest

instead of hooking up with the older ones. You think too highly of yourself,” she quipped before

hand shot

you not admitting it? What's your explanation for

clutches but to no avail. What the h*ll?

isn't enough news about you on Twitter? Is that why you've come to flirt

clear that Bailey was trying to goad Artemis, but alas, that had little to no effect on a calm

it? That would be too far-fetched. Therefore, I've decided to get to know

moment, Bailey was rendered

be acquainted with me, but does he

of me first, and we can slowly talk this

horror, Artemis raised his eyebrows and tightened his grip around her. “But I think the closer we are, the better I'll get to know you. Tell me, are you using the kid

instantly widened with

this man have such a weird and illogical line of

Bailey suddenly whipped around in his arms, and the next thing they knew, they were shuddering

out, Bailey's soft, red lips had brushed against Artemis',

little heads poked out of the study. “Oh, my. Have they just kissed? Isn't that

one who had just spoken up was none other than Zayron, and Maxton, too, quickly chimed

out of her daze, Bailey mustered up all her strength and shoved the man

soon followed as she slammed the door in his

the sound still reverberating through Bailey's head, her

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