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.

all the same. They always play hard to get

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

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

to say, Bailey

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

men eloping with their younger sisters-in-law instead of hooking up with the older ones. You think too highly of yourself,”

a hand

your explanation for falling into my

to no avail. What the h*ll? I'd rather fall on the ground than onto

Mr. Luther, so what are you playing at now?” she asked coldly. “Do you think there isn't enough news about you on Twitter? Is that why you've come to flirt with me so you

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

Bailey. It can't just be because you're his aunt, can it? That would be too far-fetched. Therefore, I've

moment, Bailey was

be acquainted with me,

first, and we can slowly talk

grip around her. “But I think the closer we are, the better

instantly widened

this man have such 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,

Bailey's soft, red lips had brushed against

the study. “Oh, my. Have they just kissed? Isn't that how stories of

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

snapped out of her daze, Bailey mustered up all her strength and

soon followed as she slammed the door in his

through Bailey's head, her heart began

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