Artemis laughed.

“You've got guts. Fine, then I'll leave you to it. Don't worry. I'll shelter you for free, and I won't ask for anything in return. You won't face any sort of danger either.”

“Okay.”

Inside the CEO's private elevator, Bailey suddenly yelled out loud.

Chloe subconsciously turned to look at Bailey and met her gaze.

In the next moment, Chloe suddenly looked as if she were in a trance as her pupils began to dilate.

Bailey smirked. She had never been a virtuous person, to begin with. Rhonda and Clarence were hell-bent on messing with her, which led to them both taking a tumble in the sheets. Everyone then found out the details of their sordid affair.

The woman standing before Bailey had nothing to do with her. If Chloe wanted to mess with Bailey, then she needed to have to courage to face the consequences.

So, you love Artemis? After today, I doubt she'd have the guts to come after my man.

The snap of Bailey's fingers echoed loudly in the elevator. Soon, Chloe's consciousness was under Bailey's complete command. Bailey then looked straight into Chloe's eyes and planted her thoughts into her subconscious.

“You're dying for a man's touch. You won't resist or say no. You will submit to him as much as possible. Do you understand?”

Chloe nodded.

...

Ten minutes later, screams of shock could be heard in the office lobby on the first floor.

Countless professionals dressed in suits were gathered around the elevator doors, gawking at the sights within.

“Oh my! Isn't that our chief secretary?”

“Goodness! Isn't that Mr. Luther's former bodyguard?”

“Ms. West is someone from an esteemed family. By the heavens, she seemed so pure and innocent, having received a good education. I never thought she'd be so passionate. It's one thing to be fascinated with a bodyguard, but for them to do this inside Mr. Luther's private elevator? Are they acting out the scenes from a forbidden love story or something?”

“I guess Jacques didn't approve of them being together, so they've decided to put on a show and let the world decide. That way, Jacques would have no choice but to agree.”

“Guys, you seem to have quite the imagination.”

“Pfft. Are you sure it's my imagination that's running wild? Just look at them! They seem to be in their own world, unaffected by everything going around them. They also appear to be really comfortable. She doesn't look like she's being forced either. Didn't you hear Ms. West saying she was dying for a man's touch just now?”

Suddenly, the sound of frantic footsteps emerged from the main entrance. Soon, a good number of reporters flooded the scene.

“We heard that Bailey was caught shagging with Mr. Luther's bodyguard. Where are they? Where were they found?”

“That's right! Where are they?”

“Well, they were inside the CEO's private elevator. However, it wasn't Bai—”

Before that employee could finish speaking, the group broke through the crowd and made their way to the elevator entrance.

Nobody was prepared for the madness they were about to witness.

In the CEO's office, Bailey was curled up in Artemis' embrace.

“I feel so much better all of a sudden!” said Bailey happily. “Do you think it was poor behavior on my part?”

With a smile and a nod, Artemis replied and said, “Well, you're bad and you've really got the guts. You even dared to mess with Ms. West? Tell me, why did you come to see me today?”

Bailey stretched and explained Veronique's request in simple terms.

Artemis listened to Veronica before analyzing the situation rationally. “The Campbell family is Justin's maternal side of the family. They've always been in the same position in the political field. This is why Mrs. Xuereb is so insistent on Justin marrying the scion of the Fletcher family. By marrying her, the Campbell family would gain a lot of benefits. They could also advance in terms of political power.”

“So, you think that the old hag from the Xuereb family would really go on a hunger strike for the sake of her natal family?” asked Bailey incredulously.

Artemis laughed and shook his head. “I doubt they'll wait for her to actually die. I think Justin will compromise, somehow.

“Is that so?” Bailey narrowed her eyes and added, “Justin and Veronique have been through so much. Would he really let her go that easily?”

Artemis sighed and replied, “In one's life, setbacks and misfortunes happen from time to time. How can things be smooth sailing all the time? Justin isn't a heartless person. He's facing pressure from Ambrose as well as his mother, who has resorted to drastic measures. Maybe he will compromise after all.”

Bailey clenched her jaw and said, “I'm going to see Raiden. Maybe he can help the Campbell family solve its crisis.”

“Who gave you the audacity?” Artemis then glared at Bailey and retorted, “You mustn't go around provoking other men. Is that clear?”

“Ha! I can't believe you have the guts to order me around. Mr. Luther, if I hadn't acted on that woman first, then it could be you who ends up in the gutter after being bedded by her.”

Artemis then turned away with a huff and stopped talking.

Bailey giggled when she saw how sullen Artemis looked. “Okay, okay, I'll stop poking fun at you. I just won't see Raiden then, sheesh. Why are you getting upset? I'll leave Justin to you. Go and find out what he has to say and see what he thinks.”

“Okay.”

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