How could this happen? How could Artemis, who loves Bailey so much, possibly do that kind of thing with another woman?

“What's going on, Holden?” Holden glanced at her and said solemnly, “Don't worry about what happened for now. Hurry up and stop Bailey, then take her to your place.”

Shannon's face turned pale as she strode towards the hall. She shouldn't have secretly brought Bailey in without telling them.

She should have informed her brother beforehand, then this kind of situation wouldn't have happened. Holden watched the group acting in such a scurry, and a complex emotion flashed across his eyes.

I hope this act can successfully deceive Bailey.

He knew what was on Artemis's mind. Since the latter couldn't accompany the one he loved for the rest of her life, he had no choice but to steel his heart and force her to let go.

Otherwise, he could only watch helplessly as she gave up her own life to die together with him. If a man truly loved a woman, he wouldn't want her to risk her life to be with him. Living a good life was the best outcome he wanted for her.

Shannon ran over hastily and grabbed Bailey's arm before saying with a smile, “Bay, it's not quite appropriate for Zeke to follow you to Leader's bedroom.”

Bailey glanced back at her, then looked at Zeke. She nodded and said, “You're right. Zeke, you and Shannon should go rest. I can go up there alone.”

Shannon's almond-shaped eyes widened in surprise.

“That won't do. How can a grown man like him come to rest with me? Why don't you accompany him instead? I'm not familiar with your brother, and it would be quite awkward and uncomfortable.”

Bailey reached out and gently pried open her fingers, saying slowly, “Your brother is familiar with him, so let him take him there. Shannon, I came to Tarragon to meet Artemis. Now that he's within reach, there's no way I'll leave.”

Shannon pursed her lips and looked at her with a stubborn look on her face.

“Bailey...” Zeke wasn't foolish. At first, he might not have noticed anything unusual about them, but after all the commotion, he realized that something was off.

There must be a reason why the Lewitt siblings are both trying to stop Bailey from meeting Artemis. Could it be that Artemis is doing something he shouldn't be seen doing?

“Bay, why don't you accompany me to my lodging first? I've been looking after you for a while now and I'm quite exhausted. I'd like to rest for a bit. Can you take me to my place and make sure I'm settled in before you come back? Is that alright?”

Bailey tilted her head and looked at Zeke. Suddenly, she flipped over her palm to reveal several silver needles between her fingers.

She pressed the needle tips firmly against her own neck and said slowly, “Zeke, don't force me, or I'll die right in front of you.”

Zeke hastily took two steps back.

He had seen how strong-minded Bailey was before, so he knew that when she said she would die in front of him, she would definitely put it into action.

“Fine. You may go.” Bailey quickly turned around and ran towards the spiral staircase.

Zeke turned to look at Holden and asked in a deep voice, “What is Artemis doing up there? Could it be that our sudden visit has disrupted his plans?”

Holden nodded and said, “He's had too much to drink and probably mistook a maid for Bailey. The two of them are... I just got the news and was about to go up and stop them, but I didn't expect you all to actually be here.”

Zeke's pupils constricted slightly.

Without bothering to chat with Holden, he strode towards the staircase. Bailey went up to the second floor. Along the way, housekeepers tried to stop her, but they were all taken down by her with silver needles.

The master bedroom was right ahead, and from within, ambiguous sounds could be heard. She suddenly halted in her tracks, and her body shuddered violently.

Her legs felt weak and powerless, nearly causing her to collapse to the ground. She managed to steady herself by leaning against the wall.

Artemis... Artemis... How could you?

Listening to those strange sounds, Bailey felt her heart aching. Her guess, after all, came true.

Oh heavens, why do you treat us this way? We've already endured so much suffering, but why won't you let us go?

“Bay...” Zeke's voice came from behind her.

“There must be some misunderstanding here. Artemis is not a player. You should find out the truth before making a judgment, so as not to wrong him.”

Tears rolled down Bailey's cheeks.

Zeke, you're mistaken. There's no misunderstanding here; the facts are right in front of us.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Zeke tentatively suggested, “How about I go in and take a look, while you wait outside?”

Bailey suddenly broke free from his grip, and said, gritting her teeth, “I'll go in by myself.”

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