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.

Women are all the same. They always play hard to get and would pull

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

Bailey from the Jefferson family would be so wanton. Rumor has it that you slept with a man eight

say, Bailey was

an idiotic sc*mbag! I'm not up to anything! Why the f*ck would he believe Rhonda's words, anyway? He's one of

with their younger sisters-in-law instead of hooking up with the older ones. You think too highly of yourself,” she quipped before attempting

a hand shot out and

you not admitting it? What's your explanation for falling into

to no avail. What

isn't enough news about you on Twitter?

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

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 is that attracts him to

moment, Bailey was rendered

acquainted with me, but does he have to hold onto

of me first, and we can

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

eyes instantly

a weird and illogical line of reasoning?

up with Artemis' behavior any longer, Bailey suddenly whipped around in his arms, and the next thing they knew, they were shuddering as a

red lips had brushed against Artemis', sending waves of emotions

the study. “Oh, my. Have they just kissed? Isn't

up was none other than Zayron, and Maxton, too,

snapped out of her daze, Bailey mustered up

soon followed as she slammed the door in his

still reverberating through Bailey's head,

didn't help that Artemis' scent and cool touch made such an intoxicating

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