Jaw-Dropping Son-in-Law

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.

They always play hard to get and would pull any tricks to catch

ugly scowl, she quickly explained, “I'm so sorry, Mr. Luther.

scoff, “Well, well, well. I never thought Ms. Bailey from the Jefferson family would be so wanton. Rumor has it that you slept with a man eight years ago for five million. What are you up to this

to say, Bailey

to anything! Why the f*ck would he believe Rhonda's words, anyway? He's one of the wealthiest men in the world, yet he's such a horrible judge of

days is of men eloping with their younger sisters-in-law instead of hooking up with the older ones. You think too highly of yourself,” she quipped before attempting to wriggle out of his

however, a hand shot out and

admitting it? What's your explanation

escape his clutches but to no avail. What the h*ll? I'd rather

Luther, so what are you playing at now?” she asked coldly. “Do you think there isn't enough

Bailey was trying to goad Artemis, but alas, that had little to no effect on a calm and composed man like

why my son loves clinging to you, Ms. Bailey. It can't just be because you're his aunt, can it? That would be too far-fetched. Therefore, I've decided to get to know you better and find out what it

moment, Bailey

he wants to be acquainted with me, but does he have

of me first, and we can

the closer we are, the better I'll get to know you. Tell me, are you using the

instantly widened with

weird and illogical line of reasoning? He's

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

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

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

was none other than Zayron, and Maxton, too, quickly chimed in,

mustered up

thud soon followed as she slammed the

reverberating through Bailey's head, her

that Artemis' scent and cool

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