Chapter 219

Bailey was shellshocked.

Was I so obvious?

She explained, “I'm not trying to skirt the situation, Edmund. Let's just see how it goes. The anti-cancer drug I'm developing is in the fourth clinical trial stage. That's the most critical time in its development stage. I simply can't leave now. You understand, right?”

Edmund pursed his lips and eventually shot her a bitter smile. “Of course. You're a shining star, and I would be remiss to stop you from reaching your full potential. Developing anti-cancer drugs is a noble calling. I should've been as selfless as you.”

Bailey twisted her hand around and held his wrist instead. She smiled and said, “Why don't you focus on running Chivers Group? We could form a powerful and trailblazing alliance in the industry. What do you think?”

He froze momentarily before smiling bitterly again. “It's fine. Bay, you have loftier aspirations than me. Still, someone as driven and calm as you won't easily promise yourself to another. I'll have my chance.”

Bailey smiled silently in response.

His feelings for me are too deep. Even if I reject him, he might still be too stubborn to give up on me. No one can predict the future, though. Once the dust has settled, who knows? I may very well end up with Edmund. Fate is far too unpredictable.

After leaving the restaurant, Bailey rejected Edmund's offer to send her back to her condominium.

She explained, “We're not far from Shelbert Condominium which is only a twenty-minute walk. You should head home. It's not safe to be driving too late at night.”

Edmund failed to convince her. After cautioning her to be careful, he drove off.

Bailey began walking home. A short while later, she immediately sensed that something was off.

Someone was following her.

She whirled around and froze in shock.

Artemis. What is he doing here?

She clearly remembered that he had returned to the Luther residence after leaving the company that afternoon.

Her surprise grew as that thought crossed her mind.

Since when do I know his schedule like the back of my hand?

“You...”

and

Bailey was dumbfounded.

she realized he was acting a little

he drunk? Or did

of me first. We can talk at my condominium instead of the street. There aren't many people around at this time,

God! He's

a roadside tree and began kissing her

struggled with

learned that a drunk man was far stronger than a sober one, and she

“Artemis Lut—”

her protests

merely gave

ever felt hopeless in his

control her entire world, and she stood no chance of escaping his

thought she was about to go numb from how tightly he was hugging her, Artemis slowly

gasped heavily for air. She felt less nauseated after filling her lungs and brain with some much-needed

she

Who the heck does something crazy like that?

you? I don't think so. I hardly deserve being labeled as a madman. I'd caution you to mind your

once

about

he be any

this time? Why are you taking

and repeated himself, “I'll marry you.

she blurted, “Mr. Luther, I stole the three billion that vanished from your account. I'm sure

his system. He mumbled, “Be a good girl. Let's not talk about the money for now. Why don't you explain those triplets

Bailey was flabbergasted.

one too many romance novels? How does his mind jump to

She was utterly tongue-tied.

down, panic swelled

I said earlier. Three billion could bankrupt my

changed tack and suggested, “You may have drunk more than you could handle. Come on. I'll take you back to my place so you

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