Sammy was stunned.

She was not stupid. She understood what Zeke meant immediately.

After all, there was only one pregnant woman in the residence.

“M-Mr. Zeke, don't tell me you—please don't. Ms. Gourd is pregnant with your child. The child is also a descendant of the Shurmer family. I've been with the family for many years. How can I let you harm the eldest grandchild of the Shurmer family?”

Of course, she was afraid she might bring trouble to herself if she accepted the job.

Won't Mr. Shurmer and Mrs. Shurmer kill me if they find out that Mr. Zeke ordered me to get rid of the eldest grandchild of the Shurmer family?

Zeke tapped the table gently.

He was not one to wear his heart on his sleeve. Although he was sitting there silently, he could see through everyone.

The Shurmer family name had been passed down for many generations, but there weren't any outstanding descendants.

It was not until this generation that one, Zeke, was born. In a few years, he had pushed the family business toward the international market, making the Shurmer family one of the most famous and prestigious families worldwide.

“I won't tell you anything more. You should know who's in charge of the family now. I'll only ask you one question. Will you do it or not? If you will, I will personally increase your monthly salary tenfold so your family can live a wealthier life. If you won't, pack your things and leave the Shurmer residence. Remember this: I, Zeke Shurmer, don't support useless people.”

As she fell to the ground, Sammy trembled in fear and begged, “M-Mr. Zeke, if you don't mind me asking, why can't you accept the child in Ms. Gourd's womb?”

“Because I don't love her, nor do I want to marry her. If there is a child, I will be forced to marry her. I would rather be alone for the rest of my life than be tied down by marriage.”

Sammy paled at that. She knew Zeke's personality. Since he was determined, there was nothing that a housekeeper like her could do to change his mind.

“A-All right. I'll agree to help you create an accident that will cause Ms. Gourd to miscarry.”


“Okay. I'll wait for your good news.”

Meanwhile, at the Hoffman residence, Juliana was sitting on the couch and reading news about Zeke and Shirley on her phone.

The news wrote: The head of the Shurmer family, Zeke Shurmer, has given tacit confirmation that Shirley Gourd of the Gourd family is pregnant. The couple is suspected to have gotten married due to an unplanned pregnancy. According to relevant sources, Ms. Gourd is pregnant with a son. A mother's status becomes elevated through their child. Ms. Gourd is set to become the matriarch of the Shurmer family.

As Juliana read the news, a bitter smile appeared on her lips.

In the end, she still lost the opportunity to be with him.

It did not matter if she had hurried home to fight for power and regain her freedom after taking charge of the Hoffman family. She could not change her destiny.

The two of them were fated to be apart.

She slowly reached to grab the medicine box on the table, and with trembling fingers, she took out a pill.

It was an abortifacient.

Tears fell from her eyes as she lifted her head and swallowed the pill.

Since we aren't fated to be together, I'll completely cut off our bonds. From now on, I am only the head of the Hoffman family, the most powerful woman in Adrune. I'll be the high and mighty queen in my territory and watch him be happy with his wife from afar.

At the Luther residence, Bailey suddenly woke up and sat up in bed.

Artemis quickly wrapped his arms around her in a hug as he asked in a panic, “What's wrong?”

Bailey was still in shock. Her eyebrows knitted together as she held Artemis' arms tightly. Her voice trembled as she said, “I-I dreamt of Julie. Her body was covered in blood as she lay on the bed. She was crying and moaning in pain and sadness. Darkness filled her world, and she could no longer see the light.”

Juliana was not Bailey's only disciple. Bailey had taken in disciples from various fields.

However, the only one that often followed Bailey around was Juliana. Only Juliana had learned everything from Bailey although she was not skilled in any of them.

“You think too much,” Artemis said as he patted Bailey's back. “I've met the head of the Hoffman family before. Although he's a sly old fox, he'll protect Julie. She'll be safe with him. After all, she's the heiress to the family.”

Bailey grabbed the thermos flask from the bedside table and gulped down some water. She nodded and said, “Maybe I was overthinking. During the day, I was worried that she might suffer at the Hoffman residence. That must be why I dreamt of something bad.”

Here, she changed the topic and asked, “It was late when you returned last night, and I was already asleep. How are you going to deal with the current predicament?”

Artemis pondered it before telling her about Yvette and the elders of Tarragon's schemes.

Bailey laughed in exasperation. “That's another woman who fell in love with you. Rhonda, Rose, Zoey, Chloe, and now Yvette... Artemis, all the women who fell in love with you are always targeting me and making me miserable.”

Artemis massaged his temples and suggested, “How about you lock me up at home?”

Bailey kicked him before narrowing her eyes slightly. “Yvette... Look at how she harmed Shannon to get Micah. Now, she's swooning over my man. How great! She's dead meat now.”

The next day, Zeke planned to hold a press conference that afternoon to announce Bailey's identity.

However, shocking news related to Bailey had been all over the news since morning.

A headline read: Breaking news! Bailey Jefferson is the registrant of the Willing Angels Foundation.
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