Artemis fell silent, then countered, “Do you think I'd let her do that? If I were, I wouldn't have put on that act last night.” Zeke nodded.

“Alright, as long as you're not going to. If you're really planning to drag her down with you, don't blame me for turning against you.”

Artemis agreed.

“Tell me your plan and what you want me to do. I'll do my best to cooperate.”

Artemis never intended to let Bailey die with him. Since Zeke was also unwilling, their interests aligned perfectly. And if they could find a way to resolve this, that would be the best-case scenario.

Zeke glanced at Artemis and commented, “I know I shouldn't have separated you two, but Bay has suffered too much over the years. I can't let my sister die like this. Right now, her mind is made up. If you die, she definitely won't live alone. So, I suggest erasing her memory. It just so happened I know a renowned hypnotist. Let's have him hypnotize Bay.”

Artemis didn't quite agree with Zeke's suggestion.

He shook his head and replied, “When it comes to hypnosis, I'm afraid no one in this world can surpass her. Hypnosis will have no effect on her, so it's better to switch to memory loss pills instead.”

“Can you get amnesia pills?”

“Yes, I can. Tarragon specializes in developing this drug for high-ranking members who want to leave the organization. The drug is very potent and can cause a person to lose all their memories. I can ask them to adjust the dosage appropriately, so it only erases the part of her memory related to me.”

Zeke didn't respond immediately. Then he uttered through gritted his teeth, “Alright, it's settled then. Artemis, you're sure you're okay with this?”

Artemis' lips twitched slightly, revealing a bitter smile.

“It doesn't matter. I don't want her to die. I have no choice.” He then got up and walked towards the door.

“I'll order them to prepare the memory loss pill. Let's carry out the plan as soon as possible. I don't want her to overwork herself and ruin her health.”

Zeke followed Artemis' departing figure, sighing silently.


Do they not love each other? No, they consider each other more important than their own lives and are willing to die for the other. Alas, fate is cruel. It seems they are not destined to share a lifetime of happiness together.

Zeke thought miserably. Inside the laboratory, Bailey squinted her eyes while reading the data report in her hand. Her delicate eyebrows furrowed tightly together.

The mixture of components in the drug was incredibly complex, with many toxins she had never even heard of. Developing a drug based on this was nothing short of wild fantasy.

“Master Lynch, you've been studying it for a few days and made no progress at all?”

Henley sighed and shook his head.

“Don't say progress. I haven't even figured out the right approach. I'm not good at dealing with poisons; that's Maerlus' specialty. I've been thinking... Since your master exhausted all his knowledge and still couldn't find an antidote, maybe we should stop trying too.”

Bailey instantly felt all her strength leave her body and slumped onto the chair. After a brief silence, she picked up the report that had fallen on the ground and continued to study it.

Bailey, oh, Bailey, haven't you already made up your mind to end this life with him? Regardless of whether you can find the antidote or not, wherever he goes, you'll follow. Why are you going through all this trouble still?

Bailey thought.

“Master Lynch, I understand what you're saying, but I still don't want to give up. Please go and rest. I'll take over the lab.”

“How foolish you are.”

Henley sighed before walking out of the laboratory.

Foolish, am I?

Bailey couldn't help but smiled bitterly.

Perhaps. Isn't this world full of men and women searching for love? I'm just one among many others.

Bailey heard footsteps from outside the door. A moment later, Cameron burst in.

“I just woke up. I can study with you.”

Bailey gave him a cold stare and opened her palm toward him.

“Give me my portrait.”

Cameron rolled his eyes and replied exasperatedly, “You're planning to die with Artemis anyway, so why are you still thinking about that painting? Just leave it to me as a memento.”

Bailey didn't know how to respond.

Back at the Fletcher residence in Dellmoor. Inside the bedroom, Mrs. Fletcher was leaning against the headboard of her bed. Her face was pale, and her lifeless eyes stared at the landscape painting on the wall opposite her.

Raiden stood by the bed and said gently, “I've already analyzed the situation for you and provided you with Bailey's number. Whether or not you want to save my father is entirely up to your decision.”

Mrs. Fletcher suddenly looked up, her fierce gaze directed at Raiden.

She spitted out through gritted teeth, “What makes you think Bailey can save your father?” Raiden merely nodded.

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