Female Novel
Chapter 333
Bailey blinked, and a mysterious look crept into her eyes.
“Not telling you.”
Edmund laughed quietly at that. As he watched her cheeky expression, his gaze became as soft as themoonlight of the night.
“Can I really not know about it?”
Bailey chuckled softly. “I'm just messing with you. I'm going to be on the navy battleship.”
Edmund arched a brow. After a moment of confusion, he gradually realized what Bailey meant, and helaughed. “The son of the Fletcher family seems easy to convince. You're not in the army, but he's lettingyou on the battleship. That's risky of him to do so. Isn't he afraid that he would be in hot water if Artemisfound out about this?”
“Who cares? I don't mind as long as I can get out of Hallsbay. It's true that Artemis is capable, but hewouldn't dare to intercept a battleship. He has no choice but to watch me leave this time.”
Meanwhile, Artemis was answering a call by the window in the Luther residence study.
“Mr. Luther, there's nothing unusual at the three exits for the sea, the land, and the air. Are you surethat Ms. Jefferson will use these methods to leave even when she knows that you're going to intercepther?”
Artemis, who was standing in the corner where no lights illuminated his face, uttered, “No.”
After a long silence, Ken recovered from his speechlessness and said, “If it's a no, why are you stillasking us to guard the place? Isn't that pointless?”
Artemis quirked his brows. “If you don't guard the exits, she'll be able to leave without needing to sneakout.”
Ken inhaled sharply. Right.
“By the way, my subordinates informed me earlier that Ms. Jefferson has gone to the seaside mansion,but she didn't bring anyone out of there. After that, she went to the Chivers residence and has yet tocome out until now.”
Artemis narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint flashing across them.
Hmph! That woman's eager to leave, but I'll prove to her with my actions that I've already locked her upin my cage. She'll never get to leave! Wherever I am, she has to be there too. Fine. It can also be“wherever she goes, I'll follow.”
However, Artemis could not be too certain of his words, and he could not try to play cool in front ofBailey. Otherwise, he would end up getting punished.
“All right, I got it. Zayron will contact me and tell me which route they're taking to leave. Just stay whereyou are and wait for my orders.”
At the same time, Rhonda was about to head up the stairs when Maxton stopped her in her tracks.
“Max, you haven't fully recovered yet. Didn't Grandma ask you to rest earlier? Why are you here on thestairs?”
Maxton beckoned her to move closer to him.
Rhonda frowned, but after a while of hesitation, she hunched over to lean her ear closer to his mouth.
Maxton whispered, “Rhonda, I've been faking it previously. I was pretending to be mentally challengedto get enough information to blackmail you. My efforts paid off, and I've gotten what I want now.”
What?
Rhonda whipped her head to the side and stared at Maxton in shock.
He's been faking it? This b*stard's been faking it? Does that mean he understood me when I blurtedout that I wasn't his real mother?
“M-Max, are you pulling Mommy's leg? You fell down the stairs and had a bloody hole in your headback then. Your nerves were damaged, and even Bailey said you've become mentally challenged. Howcould you have faked that?”
Maxton scoffed, “I faked them all. It isn't the first time I've heard the animosity in your voice. In fact, Ieven heard you say that I wasn't your real son but an illegitimate son. Tsk, tsk, tsk. If my grandma anddaddy find out about your lies, you'll definitely be on your way to hell.”
Rhonda's face turned ashen. She grabbed his shoulders and uttered hastily, “Max, you must have
made a mistake. How can I not be your mommy? I gave birth to you! Don't let these strange thoughtstake over your mind.”
Maxton snorted. “I'm going to tell Grandma about it tomorrow. I'll ask her to invite Justin over for a DNAtest.”
With that, he lifted his chin, put his hands on his hips, and strode toward his room.
Rhonda stumbled back a little as she stared at Maxton in fear. Then a murderous look crossed hereyes.
No. I can't let a little pest like him stay here anymore. If the Luthers find out about the truth of his birth,they'll surely kick me out of the family. I've only been Mrs. Luther for such a short time. How can I letthat little rat destroy my life? No, I must find a way to make him shut up. I'll make him take that secret tohis grave.
The next morning, Bailey turned on her laptop and sent the resignation letter to the new director of theHR department.
After keeping her identification documents, she exited the bedroom to go to the living room.
When she saw that her children were already seated on the couch, she curled her lips and said, “I'll beleaving now. In a few days' time, you'll be leaving here with Daddy Eddy too. Be good and stay homeuntil then, okay?”
The corners of Susan's lips turned downward. “Are you really leaving? You haven't dealt with Rhonda
yet.”
Bailey smiled and reached out to ruffle the girl's hair. “Your Aunt Rhonda has married a beggar, andhe's waiting for her to bear his children. Don't worry. She'll have a happy marriage.”
Zayron's lips twitched.
She's putting on an innocent look despite her cruel acts. Wow! Ratemis has such a good eye indeed. Arat and a witch. How perfect.
“The sun's almost up. Hurry up and get lost.”
Bailey smacked the back of his head and said, “Take care of your sister.”
Just as Bailey stepped out of the condominium, she noticed the number of people tailing her.
Artemis, you should know that your people can't keep me here, so why are you still doing this?
After a bout of parkour and bouldering, Bailey managed to shake off two-thirds of her stalkers. Then,once she used her hypnotic skill, she shook off all of them.
No one in this world could keep her trapped, not unless she allowed it herself.
She was no longer the same easy target she was seven years ago.
Bailey continued running toward the suburbs before finally meeting Raiden in a remote spot on theoutskirts.
When Raiden saw the sweat beading her forehead, he took out a handkerchief from his pocket andpassed it to her. “Here.”
Bailey took it without dwelling much on it and wiped her face. While gasping for breath, she said, “Wecan go now.”
A glint of approval flashed in Raiden's eyes. “As expected of a marathon champion and a rock-climbingmaster. Artemis has sent almost five batches of agents to tail you, but you've shaken them all off. I'mcurious why he isn't intervening yet.”
Bailey smiled, but that was a smile that did not reach her eyes. “He knows he can't stop me; no one willbe able to keep me here if I've made up my mind to leave. Rather than making things awkward, it'sbetter for him to give me his blessings and let me go instead.”
“Is that so?” Raiden shook his head in disagreement. “I don't think you'll be able to leave Hallsbay thateasily today. I'm sure he has another ace up his sleeve.” novelbin