Female Novel
Chapter 363
Taking note of Artemis' timid look, Bailey rolled her eyes in annoyance.
Am I that fierce? Is he really afraid of me? All I did was glare at him.
“By the way, how did you deal with the rumor that spread all across Hallsbay?”
Artemis blinked and raised his brows. “I've decided to hold a press conference and bring Zoey along.Everyone will think that I am about to disclose my relationship with her.”
Bailey rolled her eyes again.
Seriously? Do you have to be that mean? She saved you once. Can't you just be merciful? We all knowthat the higher the expectation, the greater the disappointment. Toying with people's feelings like thatwill really drive them crazy.
Zoey would be on cloud nine when she thought that Artemis had called for a press conference toannounce their marriage to the public.
However, all of her hopes would come crashing down when Artemis revealed the truth about the threechildren.
That's so savage. I never thought Artemis would punish Zoey like that. They've always said that womencan be the most ruthless when you cross them, but men can be equally vicious. Artemis didn't evenspare the woman who saved him once. He can be heartless if he wants to be.
“Bay, I'll never let anyone hurt you—not even my family. If Zoey wants me to return the favor for saving
my life, I'll gladly let her stab me with a knife. She can do anything, but I won't let her hurt you.”
Knock!
Someone knocked on the cabin door, so Bailey quickly pulled away from Artemis' embrace.
“Come in.”
Veikko pushed the door open and stuck his head in. “Bailey, Shannon's up. She said she wants to seeyou.”
“All right. I'll be right over.”
Bailey glanced at Artemis and realized how tired he looked. He must have rushed over from Hallsbayovernight. He should get some rest.
“Get some sleep. I'll go check on Shannon. I'll be back after that.”
Yet, Artemis circled his arm around her waist and whispered in her ear, “But I want you.”
Bailey glared at him, reprimanding quietly, “Get some sleep first. You can do whatever you want afterthat.”
A satisfied smile spread on Artemis' face, and he let go of her.
Bailey went straight to the lounge after stepping out of her cabin.
She saw Shannon standing by the window from a distance, staring at the sky outside in a daze.
The sight of that made Bailey's heart ache.
“Shannon...” she called out, but Shannon did not turn around.
“Don't blame yourself, Bailey. It's already been three years. That's enough time for us to heal, so stopliving in the past. It's tiring,” Shannon said with a hoarse voice.
Bailey walked over and hugged her friend. “I'm sorry for bringing you back to Hallsbay without yourpermission.”
Shannon smiled, but there was no warmth on her face. “Don't worry about it. I can't run away forever.I'll have to face it eventually. You don't have to waste all those resources sending people to protect meafter we reach Hallsbay. I'll just rent a house and wait for him to find me.”
Bailey wanted to object, but when she saw the determination on Shannon's face, she relented. “Okay. Irespect your decision.”
After that, Bailey stayed at the lounge for slightly over an hour to chat with Shannon before returning tothe cabin. novelbin
Artemis was sleeping when she got back, his breathing slightly heavy. He was obviously exhausted.
Bailey walked over and covered him with a blanket, but as soon as she bent down, Artemis grabbedher waist and flipped her over.
“You're awake,” Bailey blurted.
“I was asleep, but I woke up when I smelled your scent.”
Bailey glared at Artemis.
Your sense of smell is keen like a dog.
“Can I have you now?” he grunted in her ear.
Bailey sighed. “You're exhausted. You need to rest.”
“No. I slept for an hour already. That's more than enough. I want you now,” Artemis insisted, shakinghis head.
“Please.”
Bailey glanced at him in resignation. “Well, I'm already under you right now. What else can I do? It's notlike I can kick you off.”
Artemis kissed her on the lips instantly.
As soon as a passionate wave of desire engulfed her, she mumbled in a daze, “Are there any morning-after pills onboard?”
“There are condoms.”
Over at the Shurmer residence, Shirley regarded Zoey with a look of envy as the latter kept bragging,but deep down, Shirley was sneering with contempt.
Why is she so showy? The press conference hasn't even happened, and Artemis hasn't evenannounced their relationship. I can already imagine how disheartened she would become if Artemisdoesn't publicize the relationship. She needs to stop thinking too highly of herself.
“Congratulations, Zoey. Your dream finally came true. You're getting the man every woman wants,”Shirley said.
Zoey smiled sweetly at her. “Your dream will come true one day too. Zeke's a good catch. Many girlsout there want to marry him as well. Everyone will envy you if both of you really end up together.”
“But Zeke—”
“Do you think I should spread the word about Artemis holding a press conference to announce ourrelationship officially?” Zoey interrupted before Shirley even finished her sentence.
Shirley inclined her head as a glint of annoyance shone in her eyes.
How inconsiderate can she get?
“Well, I guess it'll be nice to give the public the heads-up,” Shirley suggested.
Ha. Show off all you want now, Zoey. You'll be in for a huge disgrace if anything goes wrong.
“That's a good idea,” Zoey agreed. “I'll ask them to spread the news about the press conference. Ishould get the people talking about this big news in advance. This is a good way to shift publicattention. I believe Artemis will support my decision, too.”
Shirley smiled. Just as she was about to speak, Zoey's phone rang.
She had just received a text message that read: Ms. Shurmer, don't forget to save my daughter. If Idon't see her two days from now, the Shurmer family will know you're a fake.
Zoey's hand shuddered, and her phone almost slipped from her palm.
“Are you okay, Zoey?”
Zoey looked up and met Shirley's concerned gaze. “I-I'm fine. What was I saying just now?” shestuttered guiltily.
“You said you should get people talking about your relationship with Artemis before the pressconference.”
“Right. I'll get this done immediately.”
Meanwhile, Justin had brought Veronique and Zephyr back to the country.
Once they landed, Veronique went back to the Revelle residence while Justin brought Zephyr to themedical base.
With Zephyr's condition deteriorating over time, he had to be on dialysis most of the time, so he could
not leave the facility.
Over at the Revelle residence, Veronique gazed at Bill, who was sitting on the couch, in hesitation.“Dad, I've decided to face everything with Justin. I've also decided to spend my life with him and giveZephyr a complete family,” she said after some time.
Bill did not look surprised. It was apparent that he had already anticipated that from his daughter.
“What about the Fletcher family? How are you going to deal with them?”