Bailey was stunned.

Is the Saunders family going bankrupt? Why didn't I know about this?

She had been so busy dealing with the pharmaceutical factory and Cadence that she had not had time to pay attention to the Saunders family. Did something major happen to them during this period of time?

“What happened to the Saunders family?”

Veronique shot her a look of surprise. “Don't you know? Saunders Group's stocks plummeted two days ago. Strangely enough, they rose again recently. You should call Vicky and ask her about it.”

“Okay.”

Although that was what Bailey said, she did not call Victoria immediately. Instead, she instructed someone to secretly investigate Saunders Group's situation.

She knew Victoria's personality well—if she asked Victoria immediately, the latter would refuse to say anything.

Victoria was so intent on making it up to Lionel that she had lost her mind. There was nothing that she would not do.

The next day, Bailey received an invitation sent by the organizers of The Grand Fashion Show.

The message only contained one sentence. We cordially invite Ms. Snowflake to attend The Grand Fashion Show, held once every four years, at Century Hotel in Hallsbay two days later.

After reading the message, she got up and looked for Artemis in the adjacent guest room.

The moment she moved into Justin's medical base with the two kids, Artemis immediately tagged along. He could not even be chased away.

When the door opened, she took a brief glance and turned away instantly, all prepared to leave. What a jerk!

He was shirtless, with only a towel wrapped around his lower body. Leaning against the door frame, he looked extremely seductive.

“Why are you running?” Artemis grabbed her arm and tugged forcefully, pulling her into the room.

After he slammed the door shut, he bent down and kissed her lips.

Bailey was filled with exasperation.

Since he was topless, there was nowhere appropriate for her to place her hands. It almost felt like he was playing hard to get.


However, in the end, her temper dissipated. Sighing in exasperation, she allowed him to do as he wished.

He'll release me once he's satisfied.

Two minutes later, Artemis finally moved away from her lips reluctantly. He asked hoarsely, “When will you be willing to sleep with me?”

Bailey rolled her eyes.

Can't this jerk speak properly? Can't we just talk about serious matters?

“Let me ask you this. Wasn't The Grand Fashion Show going to be held in Mapleton? Why did it change to Hallsbay?”

Well...

Artemis stroked her cheeks and said with a smile, “Bailey, if you sleep with me once, I'll give my life to you.”

“Speak properly.”

“I told them to change it. Since Luther Group is The Grand Fashion Show's biggest sponsor, they'll hold it wherever I tell them to.”

That's impressive.

Bailey glared at him. “Tell me the reason.”

Pinching her cheeks, Artemis said gently, “This is my turf, and you're my woman. If my woman wins a prize on my turf, I'll feel very accomplished.”

“Bye.”

Bailey turned around and left.

“Don't!” Artemis reached out and pulled her into his arms. Laughing, he continued, “We still haven't captured Cadence, so we can't leave Hallsbay. That's why I decided to make them change the location of the event to Hallsbay.”

Bailey sighed softly, knowing that he had done something so demanding just for her sake.

Artemis... How on earth should I repay your love?

“You actually don't have to do that. It's a rule in the industry that the show should be held in Mapleton. If I can't leave right now, I'll just not attend it.”

“No way!” Artemis gazed at her, his eyes brimming with affection. “You didn't attend it four years ago. Now that another four years have passed, I will not let you leave behind any regrets.”

“I—”

Before she could say anything more, Artemis added, “Don't you want to lure Cadence out?”

Bailey raised her eyebrows. “Are you saying that we should leverage the chaotic situation at the show to lure Cadence out?”

“Yeah. He desperately needs to snatch the evidence of his crimes away from you. If he can't do that through brute force, the only solution is to threaten you. There's only one way to do that, which is to hold the people you care about the most hostage. We can bring Zayron and Susan along and set up a trap for him.”

Bailey's eyes brightened. “Can you guarantee Zayron's and Susan's safety?”

Artemis could not help but burst out laughing.

After all, they were his children. Even if he had to sacrifice his life, he would not let anyone harm them.

“Don't worry. I'll not let anything happen to them.”

“Fine,” Bailey agreed easily. “We'll go with your plan.”

In the afternoon, Bailey was sitting by the window in a café around the corner of a street.

Raising her eyebrow, she stared at the handsome man opposite her.

As expected of the second-in-command of Tarragon, the intimidating aura he exuded was so strong that even Bailey, who was used to stressful situations, could barely stand it.

She knew that he was deliberately acting in such an intimidating manner to her.
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