Bailey sighed to herself.

By assisting Juliana, it's akin to nullifying Zeke and Huntley's plans. But can I truly decline? After enduring such immense adversity, Juliana's unwavering commitment to safeguarding her family is undeniable. If the Hoffman family were to crumble, wouldn't all her struggles have been for naught?

Following a brief interlude of silence, Bailey eventually offered a feeble nod. “Very well, I'll help you. But keep in mind, you mustn't divulge this to anyone else. This knowledge is restricted to us. Is that clear?”

“Mm, I'll listen to you, Master.”

After providing a few additional instructions, Bailey ultimately concluded the call.

Standing by the expansive floor-to-ceiling window, her gaze drifting over the garden scenery beyond, her mind slowly began to wander.

f Juliana indeed succeeds in rescuing the Hoffman family, Zeke's aspiration of capturing Juliana's heart might remain unfulfilled.

Bailey found herself uncertain about the morality of her actions. Yet, in life, things seldom adhere to a clear path, often spiraling beyond one's command.

“What are you thinking about? You seemed so engrossed that you didn't notice my entrance, nor did you respond when I called your name.”

The rich, resonant voice of Artemis reverberated, prompting her to instinctively turn her head toward the source.

“Julie just reached out to me. She wants me to covertly find out where Tucker has confined Archie. I couldn't refuse, so I agreed. This action might inadvertently disrupt my brother's plans.”

Artemis approached, his arm enveloping her. His slender lips gently traced a path along her delicate cheek.

Bailey couldn't help but shiver, her glare sharpening as she scolded, “Show some restraint! Don't behave like a ruffian and treat women with disrespect whenever you encounter one.”

irresistible; a single taste leaves me craving more.

annoyance and anger. “I'm trying to have a serious discussion with you. Can you at least attempt to

eyebrow as he remarked, “I

prodded, “Don't

leaned his handsome countenance closer to hers, his intentions evident even

eyes before dutifully pressing a kiss onto

left Artemis utterly captivated; however, witnessing her earnest urgency, he managed to rein in

fruitless. Could someone as shrewd, cautious, and devious as Kurt possibly allow Zoey to snatch the Encyclopedia of Poison from his grasp without countermeasures? It's plausible that he utilized poison to exert control over Zoey, subsequently devising an elaborate scheme

that Zoey might have harmed Sofie? Furthermore, it's possible that Zoey

it's likely that Zoey will acquire it in due course, even if she hasn't already. To ensure her survival, Sofie

a degree of bewilderment; she struggled to

spell doom for the Hoffman family too? I find it highly improbable that Zoey would experience a sudden change of heart and

you clarify things a bit further? I'm admittedly a bit slow to catch on, and I'm struggling

and grinned, posing a question,

a second thought, Bailey

do have some

hates the most is you. Were it not for your influence, she wouldn't have been expelled from the Shurmer family. She's aware of your mentorship of Juliana and knows that you would safeguard the Hoffmans on her behalf. Possessing that document grants Zoey the

want me to confront her, wrest the document from

gaze grew intricate, lingering over her lower abdomen with a

found herself slightly puzzled. “Why are you staring at me like that? I'm asking you a

during pregnancy. Are you pregnant? Is that

of fury, Bailey

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