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.

always play hard to get and would pull any tricks to catch a man's

quickly explained, “I'm so sorry,

I never thought Ms. Bailey from the

to say, Bailey

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

be joking, Mr. Luther. I hear the trend these days is of men eloping with their younger sisters-in-law instead of hooking up with the older ones. You think too

however, a hand

admitting it? What's your explanation for falling into

avail. What the h*ll? I'd rather fall on the ground than

what are you playing at now?” she asked coldly. “Do you think there isn't enough news about you on

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

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 is that attracts him

Bailey

acquainted with me, but does he have to hold onto me so

of me first, and we can

think the closer we are, the better I'll get to know

instantly widened with

this man have such a weird and illogical line of

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

brushed against Artemis', sending waves of emotions

study. “Oh, my. Have they

none other than Zayron, and Maxton, too, quickly chimed in, “They're a match made in heaven!

of her daze, Bailey mustered up all her

she slammed the door in

through Bailey's head, her heart began

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