Chapter 445

His voice is soft and gentle with a hint of inextricable affection. There's no sign of the frostiness mentioned in those rumors flying around out there!

His voice is soft and gentle with a hint of inextricable affection. There's no sign of the frostiness mentioned in those rumors flying around out there!

Chloe lifted her gaze slightly and glanced at the couple locked in a tight embrace. Then, hugging the documents to her chest, she rushed out of the office.

As Artemis watched her stagger away, his brows drew together subconsciously. He said solemnly, “Perhaps your earlier apprehension was justified. I shouldn't have obsequiously done Jacques West a favor and placed a jinx like her by my side.”

Bailey smiled as she shook her head and said comfortingly, “He's the head honcho of Hallsbay's political circles. You can currently go about your business without catering to his whims. However, both of you live in the same city and will inevitably bump into each other quite often. Hence, it wouldn't be good to make things tense between you, as that could be detrimental to Luther Group's future development.”

“That was my concern back then too, which is why I did as he asked. If his daughter were sensible, I'd turn a blind eye. However, if she tries to overstep the boundaries, don't blame me for showing no mercy,” he said with a sneer.

Noticing that he was about to fly into a rage, she quickly changed the subject. “The Cultural Relics Bureau called the executive assistant's office just now. The bureau chief has personally invited you to be the guardian ambassador for the latest shipment of relics arriving in Hallsbay. He also invited you to join him in inspecting the cultural relics on the day they arrive.”

He let out a snort of laughter. “Guardian ambassador? What nonsense! If he wants me to make a donation, he should come right out and say it.”

Uh... Okay. Even though that's their goal, do they have to be so obvious about it?

I've already told you about it. It's up to you whether you go or not. I'll let you get back to your work. I'm heading to the

that I'd bought Beauty's Tear at the auction last night has spread like wildfire throughout Hallsbay. Master Gadzinski must've probably heard of it by now, but he hasn't called to ask. Perhaps his attachment to the necklace has waned, or maybe he guessed I bought

going alone? Do you need me

“I may be pregnant, but it's not like I

that, he watched

shop, Cedric gazed sorrowfully at the magnificent yet

long. Just looking at it reminds me of Yara when she was young. She

waiting for him to finish lamenting, Bailey grabbed the

necklace because I wanted to fulfill one of your wishes, not because I wanted to see you grieving over it. If you insist on moping, there's no need to give this necklace to

to give it to me, that's fine. I wasn't planning on accepting it

master, momentarily at

box in front of

the proudest, and I'm sure

pushed the

not merely saying that in jest, she could not help laughing in disbelief. “We've been searching for this necklace all because we hoped to make your dream come true. Who would've thought you wouldn't even

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