Female Novel
Chapter 195
Glen walked from the entrance to the front with Edmund's help.
Gerald, Yoel, and their wives followed behind with Artemis and Simon at the back.
“Old Mr. Chivers looks much better. I'm sure he'll live a long life.”
“You're right. Anonymous is indeed a marvelous physician. She effortlessly cured the man of thedisease that had plagued him for years.”
“No matter how you put it, we're all family. Ms. Bailey had already given birth to a son and a daughterfor Mr. Simon, so there's no doubt she'll marry into the Luther family. Congratulations on your beautifulgrandchildren, Old Mr. Chivers.”
Simon could not help but roll his eyes when he heard all the bootlicking. What did they mean there wasno doubt she would marry into my family? Have I agreed to marry her already?
Glen then lifted his left hand to interrupt the pleasantries.
“Thank you, everyone, for your concern and kind wishes. I appreciate that you took the time to attendmy granddaughter's coming-of-age ceremony, so I extend the warmest welcome to you on behalf of theLuthers and my family. You're right. That's not the only reason we're all here today because I have awedding to announce.”
The crowd burst into cheers as soon as they heard that.
“Old Mr. Chivers, are you going to announce the marriage of Mr. Simon and Ms. Bailey now?”
“That's not right. The eldest son must marry before the younger one. Old Mr. Chivers' probablyannouncing the marriage of Artemis and Rhonda.”
“If Old Mr. Chivers wills it, maybe there'll be a wedding for both the Jefferson sisters and the Lutherbrothers. Imagine what a party that'll be!”
“The Jefferson sisters have both given birth to sons for the Luthers, so their weddings should beequally important.”
Instead of Artemis or Simon, Edmund was the one who broke into a smirk while the crowd continuedwith their discussion.
Bailey, too, had the same expression on her face.
Edmund was convinced that Glen had decided to have him marry Bailey and to announce theirmarriage despite the public's opinions.
With his head lowered, Artemis repeatedly clenched and loosened his fists as if to show how tense hewas.
Even though the man warned and forbade Bailey from marrying Edmund, she was not someone whowould just listen to him mindlessly.
Artemis dared not imagine what would happen if the woman were to accept Edmund's proposal in frontof so many people that day.
Hence, the man decided not to let that happen.
Bailey was also getting anxious as she considered fleeing the scene to avoid the repercussion ofGlen's bold move. When Edmund gets down on one knee, should I accept or reject him? There's onlyone way to escape this predicament, and that's to disappear before the hammer falls.
Just when everyone was still deep in their own thoughts, they suddenly heard the host's resoundingvoice from the stage.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come! Please return to your seats because our party is about tostart. The star of the evening is more than ready to meet everyone, so shall we put our hands togetherto welcome her?”
In an instant, deafening cheers filled the place as the Luthers and the Chiverses made their way to theviewing platform.
After the host's opening remarks, a beautiful piece of music began to play, and the lights turned thevenue like a fairy land.
From the entrance, Caridee walked in wearing an elegant but fashionably simple dress.
The crowd burst into cheers once again as soon as they saw the woman.
The piece of clothing was so impressive that anyone who wore it would instantly become the center ofattention.
“The draft completely failed to bring out the perfection of the dress. The finished product is nothingshort of amazing!”
“This is truly the work of Snowflake. This dress has completely surpassed the one she designed threeyears ago. The way she managed to combine traditional and modern elements is just perfect!”
“This is more than just a coming-of-age ceremony; it's also a fashion show. We're lucky to be able tolay eyes on such a gem of the fashion industry.”
“Snowflake definitely lives up to her title as The Ultimate Designer.”
Bailey intentionally stood in the dark, trying to hide herself.
She smiled slightly when she heard the countless praises. That honor belongs to Snowflake, not me.
The only thing Bailey wanted was to be a normal woman bringing up her two children.
Seeing the sweet smile on Caridee's face, Bailey knew it was time for her to leave.
Fame and fortune are like fireworks. They burn bright for a while but quickly disappear. With thatthought in mind, Bailey unconsciously began to back away. However, she only took two steps beforeshe bumped into someone.
The woman was greeted with a familiar minty fragrance.
Bailey then felt a hand grab her tightly by the waist, and before she could react, a man from behindpulled her into a corner.
The lighting in the venue was dim, and everyone was focusing on Caridee on the red carpet, so nobodypaid any attention to the corner.
“Artemis, what—”
Bailey widened her eyes as she stared at the man's handsome face in disbelief. Da*n this b*stard! Whyis he suddenly kissing me? I didn't even do anything!
Artemis had Bailey tightly secured within his arms, trapping her in the corner.
The man's passionate kiss made Bailey feel as if she had been hit by a tidal wave or a violent storm.
Artemis could not get enough of the woman because to him, she was as addictive as drugs and asmysterious as red spider lilies in the night. She's a vixen. No, it's more accurate to call her anenchantress because I'm completely enchanted by her. novelbin
One look was enough to make Artemis go crazy about the woman.
It did not matter if he were a tycoon with assets worth trillions or a powermonger who controlled the lifeand death of many others, he was now reduced to a humble man in love in front of Bailey.
They would willingly sacrifice the entire world just for her.
Unable to figure out what was going through Artemis' mind at that moment, Bailey could feel her brainbuzzing with puzzlement. Is this man oblivious to where we are right now? Why does he have to be ajerk? Should I struggle and try to resist him? No, I can't afford to cause a scene, and I certainly don't
want to steal Caridee's spotlight.
Bailey let Artemis kiss her for a minute before lifting her foot to stomp the man's foot violently.
The woman was so angry that it took her a minute to figure out how to resist Artemis. I guess I turnstupid when this jerk gets near me.
When she heard the man inhale sharply in response, Bailey sneered, “How do you like that, Mr.Luther?”