Female Novel
Chapter 593
Zoey perked up as soon as she heard that. “Has Yvette made any progress?”
Somewhat displeased, Sofie shot her daughter an icy look. “You can't keep your emotions in check, sohow will you control someone as unbridled as Artemis in the future? If you continue ignoring my advicelike this, I'm really going to give up on you.”
Zoey's face clouded over. Now that Zeke has disclosed Bailey's true identity to the public, everyonehas been calling me a b*stard who doesn't even know who's my biological father. The Shurmer familyisn't going to back me up, and the only person I can rely on is this old hag. I can't afford to have afalling out with her or let things turn sour between us before I get what I want.
“I've been dealing with Bailey for so long and watched as those on my side turned their backs on meone after another. I really have no confidence left. That's why I'm so restless. To make matters worse,after Zeke made Bailey's identity known to the public, I've been bombarded with a flood of one-sidedrumors saying I'm a b*stard with an unknown father. I can't look to the Shurmer family for support. Theonly person I can turn to is you.” She blinked her eyes, squeezing out a trail of tears.
Sofie's gaze turned cold. In a low voice, she replied, “What nonsense is that? You're ClarenceJefferson's daughter. You have a family.”
“But others don't know that. They only think that I'm... that I'm your... Anyway, everyone is frowningupon Clarence's and Rhonda's inappropriate behavior. Having anything to do with them will only meantrouble for me. Hence, I don't want to be associated with that family.”
When Sofie saw Zoey crying bitterly, she softened her tone as she said, “Yvette has arrangedeverything on her end and is just waiting for the right time to drug Artemis. Just be patient for a couple
more days. We'll surely hear of an update after two days.”
“All right. I'll do as you say, Mom.”
That afternoon, Simon and Caridee returned to Hallsbay. The private plane landed directly at themedical base.
The moment Caridee saw Bailey, she threw herself into the latter's arms and asked through her tears,“How's my mother? Is she awake?”
Staring at Caridee's right arm, which had a plaster cast around it and was in a sling, Bailey sighedinwardly. I'm such a jinx. As though it's not enough that I've lived in misery for half my life, I'm evenmaking the Luther family suffer with me.
“She's out of danger. As for whether she'll be able to regain consciousness or when it'll happen, I can'tgive you a sure answer now. However, you don't have to worry. I'll do everything I can to treat her.”After saying that, Bailey pushed Caridee away slightly and looked at the latter's shoulder. She added,“Since you're back, you should let me examine you. I want to see how serious your injury is andwhether it's possible to treat it.”
Caridee gave an unconcerned smile and said, “It's fine. If I can't use this arm, I'll learn to use my leftarm. You guys always say I'm young and immature and that my feelings for Veikko are purely out ofadmiration. Well, I'll use my actions to show all of you that I genuinely like him as a man. For his sake, Ican give up my right hand and try to use my left instead.”
Sighing silently, Bailey reached out and stroked her head. She said slowly, “I don't doubt your feelings
for him. It's just that someone who lives life on the edge like him isn't suitable for you. The two of youare like the day and night—you'll pass by each other but can never exist as one.”
“I don't believe that. As long as two people truly love each other, they can definitely end up together.”
Bailey could not help but laugh as she pulled Caridee toward the CT scan room. “All right, all right. Ibelieve that your love for Veikko is genuine. Even so, there's no need to sacrifice your arm. Be goodand come with me for a check-up so that I can treat your arm properly.”
Caridee still wanted to protest, but Glen's icy glare made her fall silent. “Listen to your sister-in-law andgo for a thorough check-up. How will you take care of your husband and children in the future if youcan't use your arm?”
Hence, Caridee had no choice but to acquiesce quietly.
In a private room on the second floor of a café located at a street corner, Raiden narrowed his eyes athis mother, who had suddenly turned up at Hallsbay. He said in a low voice, “You shouldn't havecome.”
His words angered Tamara instantly. “My daughter has been framed and is about to lose her life, sowhy shouldn't I have come here? Tell me. Where have you got her locked up? Don't tell me you'vereally decided to sacrifice your sister just to make Bailey happy.”
“Framed? She's Chanaea's Lady Scarlett. Who would dare to frame her? Had she not brought it uponherself, do you think she would've ended up in such a mess?”
A loud thud rang out as Tamara slammed her palm onto the table. She snarled, “Why wouldn't anyone
try to frame her? I think Bailey would have the audacity to fabricate false evidence against her. Yoursister is innocent. She's—”
Before she could finish her sentence, he took a stack of papers from his briefcase and tossed themonto the table. They landed with a dull thump. “Take a look for yourself. After that, you'll know just howserious things are.”
Fine, I'll read it! She stretched out a hand and pulled the stack of papers toward her, then lowered herhead and started going through the information.
In the beginning, her face was still etched with anger. As she continued reading, however, she lookedmore and more upset. “A-Are you sure all these are true?”
Raiden looked at her coldly. There was not even a trace of gentleness in his expression. “Do you thinkI'd fabricate evidence to accuse my own sister? Am I such a person in your eyes?”
Tamara's face started to pale as she stared fixedly at the evidence in her hands. These things seemlike a death warrant. It's tormenting my heart. Is my daughter going to die just like this?
“She bribed the Department of Transportation and hired a group of assassins to cause such a seriousaccident. Everyone's attention is on this incident. Do you think she can still escape?”
Tamara clenched her jaw, and her gaze turned fierce. “Destroy the evidence. As long as the evidenceis gone, Scarlett will be safe.”
“You're the first lady of the country now. I can't believe you'd have so little regard for the lives of others.Do you know what will happen if Dad finds out about this?” Raiden responded, disappointment flashingnovelbin
across his eyes.
A shudder ran through Tamara's body. His words felt like the blows of a hammer striking her heart. He'sright. Can I really turn a blind eye to all those lives?
“What will happen to Scarlett then?”
“The death penalty at worst or life imprisonment if they let her off lightly. Bailey was kind enough to giveme the evidence because of my feelings for her. If you can persuade Scarlett to turn herself in, we maybe able to ask for a more lenient sentence and save her life.”
Tamara slowly squeezed her eyes shut. It doesn't matter whether it's the death penalty or lifeimprisonment. I won't be able to accept it either way. That's why... I have to think of a way to save mydaughter.
“Very well. I understand. Take me to Scarlett. I'll persuade her to turn herself in.”
Raiden looked at her through narrowed eyes and could not help sighing inwardly. As if it's not enoughthat Scarlett is unrepentant, I didn't expect my own mother, who has always been so shrewd, to be justas stubborn. Forget it. They made their choice, so even if they have to pay the price in blood in thefuture, that's their own fault.
“All right. I'll get someone to take you to her.”