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...”

her sentence, Artemis strode toward her and wrapped his arm around her waist. “I'll

Bailey was dumbfounded.

she realized he was

Or did something else

condominium instead of the

God! He's

tree and began kissing her

with all her

stronger than a sober one, and she barely shifted an inch

“Artemis Lut—”

swallowed her

gave Artemis

felt hopeless in

to control her entire world, and she

was about to go numb from how tightly he was hugging

after

recovering her wits, she let

a madman! Who the heck does something crazy like

you? I don't think so. I hardly deserve

was at once amused

about

scoundrel! Can he be

this time? Why are

smiled at her and repeated himself, “I'll marry

from Bailey. Blinded by fury, she blurted, “Mr. Luther, I stole the three billion that vanished from your account. I'm sure a gold-digger

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

Bailey was flabbergasted.

many romance novels? How does

She was utterly tongue-tied.

calming herself down, panic swelled in

my whole family. Rashness is the truly a devil. I can't afford to blurt that out

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

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