The water that gushed from Bailey's head instantly woke her up, bringing her to her senses.

Looking stunned, she wiped away the water on her face and turned her attention to the handsome man.

Upon gazing into his deep, dark eyes, a vortex of anger swirled inside her, and she exploded. “You jerk, b*stard, lecher, shameless idiot...”

Bailey raised her arms and slapped his cheek ferociously.

The sound was so loud that it echoed in the tiny space inside the car.

The woman hopped up from his thigh and knocked against the car ceiling before Artemis could grab her arm.

Bailey massaged her head to get rid of the buzzing sound while hugging her chest with her arms.

She shot daggers at the man and asked, “What are you trying to do to me?”

Artemis blanched at her words. It was as if he was about to explode. F*ck! No one has slapped me like how this da*n woman did!

The man clenched his teeth and said, “You're safe.”

He crossed his arms, leaned against the seat, and shut his eyes, pretending that she was invisible.

Bailey frowned. She was able to think in the right mind once she regained her composure.

After glancing at the water bottle and her wet gown, she finally understood what had happened. He must have rescued me, but I'd mistaken him for being a pervert.

but feel a pang of guilt for what she did to Artemis. “Err, I'm sorry. I got a little agitated just now. Do you want to

suggestion rendered the man

the woman with a scowl. I don't want to slap

your guard down yet. Listen carefully—what they had used on you is not the usual drug. The drug might trigger an even more intense reaction if you don't purge it out of your system.

Artemis' face when he lowered his eyes

overboard. Otherwise, a well-mannered man like him wouldn't have poured a bottle

are

her before

fell back on the seat as the buzzing sound in her head started ringing

hospital will do, Mr. Luther. I don't want to

Can I know why? Are you worried that Edmund might misunderstand us? Or are you afraid that I know your

in her heart, she was thunderstruck. He must have found out something about me. Otherwise, he wouldn't have mentioned Spook

cousins, I think it's best we maintain a distance from each other. Please stay away from me, Mr. Luther.

seem to dodge my question on purpose. You've only answered my first few questions but not the last one. So tell me, what's your relationship with Spook? Spook stole three billion from me. I'll have to settle this score with

side. She could only think of a way

narrow her eyes, stared blankly into

cussed as he thought the drug in her

cold water. I'll call Justin, but he can only be here in another fifteen minutes. Not every doctor can purge

five minutes later, the toxins in her body

verge of having a breakdown,

the car parked right in front of the entrance, she opened the door and asked

foyer was dimly-lit, Artemis could still notice the blush on Bailey's face. He could also tell she was in great

room on

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