Female Novel
Chapter 706
Bailey glared at him and sprang up to her feet.
“There's nothing good about me; I'm just a wild girl, spoiled and uncultured. My reputation was alreadynotorious, and now, with my frailty and poor health, I'm even more undeserving of your attention andselfless dedication.”
Edmund chuckled softly, struggling to sit up.
However, Bailey quickly reached out and held his shoulder, pushing him back down.
“Don't move; just lie down.”
Edmund smiled as he reached for her hand. “Bailey, I understand you are only happy when you arewith Artemis. Over time, I've realized that love isn't just about possessing someone; sometimes,safeguarding them from afar is equally rewarding. So, let's make a deal. I won't intrude on your life, andyou needn't concern yourself with my future. Does that sound fair?” novelbin
Hearing his words, the woman slumped onto the chair, and her head lowered slightly. After a momentof silence, she sighed. “I won't argue further since I'm indebted to you; we shall do as you wish.”
“That's good. If I can stand up again someday, I will continue to live well. If I die, I hope we'll meetearlier in our next life.”
Over in a bedroom at the Jefferson residence, Rhonda was sitting on a couch, making a phone call.
“I've administered the poison, but it's not Bailey who's poisoned; it's Artemis.”
A dead silence stretched on for a long while. Finally, a burst of hysterical laughter was heard.
“Haha, luck is on my side! I never expected Artemis to take the poison. He's definitely going to die. Iwas just thinking about how to deal with him, and now, thanks to your accidental mistake, he has beenpoisoned. You have done me a great favor.”
Rhonda said cautiously, “Bailey will be helpless if Artemis dies. If she's at your mercy, I hope you canhand her over to me.”
Sofie laughed heartily. “Of course. I wouldn't have been able to poison Artemis so easily without yourhelp. You have done me a great favor, so I'll certainly repay you. Bailey is of no use to me. If I get holdof her, I'll send her to you as a gift. You can settle your grudges with her.”
“All right, I shall wait for your good news.”
After hanging up the call, Rhonda flashed a sinister grin.
She could have lived her whole life as a madwoman without being condemned by ethics and morality.
Yet, Bailey forcibly cured her insanity, leaving her to struggle in the abyss of pain every day. Hence, sheswore to make the woman pay back for all the suffering she endured.
Bailey left the intensive care unit and went straight to the study.
As she pushed open the door, she saw Artemis sitting unscathed on the sofa, chatting with Zeke. She
couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief.
“What are you talking about?” she asked.
Zeke glanced at her and said indifferently, “Sofie went to Moranta after leaving the country.”
Bailey arched her brow and walked over to sit next to Artemis.
“Moranta is the Hoffman family's old stronghold. It seems that woman is really connected to theHoffman family. I just don't know if her conspirator is Raymond or Philip.”
Zeke said, “Anyway, we have to pay the Hoffman family a visit, and when the time comes, we'lleliminate her. We need to eradicate any future troubles.”
Nodding, Bailey grasped Artemis' wrist to take his pulse. “How are you feeling? Do you have anydiscomfort? I'm not sure if there was a problem with the drink, but if it's really poisoned, I should beable to cure you. Luckily, there are no signs of poisoning from your pulse reading.”
Artemis smiled and clasped her wrist. “That proves I'm not poisoned. Don't worry; my body is fine. If Ifeel any discomfort, I'll tell you right away. Besides, there's no way I can hide the truth from the divinedoctor before me.”
After breaking free from his grip, Bailey grabbed his other arm and tried to read his pulse. Still, shefound nothing. “Never mind; maybe I'm just being paranoid. I was wrong to think you were poisoned.”
Artemis could not help but grin. Suddenly, he changed the subject and said, “By the way, Holden andthe others plan to take Yvette back to Tarragon headquarters for trial. That's the only way to clear the
charges against Shannon and prove her innocence.”
Bailey could guess his intentions. She furrowed her brows and asked, “Are you making a trip to theTarragon headquarters?”
“Yeah. I am the leader, and this matter is of great importance. Moreover, I need to deal with the elderpersonally.”
Bailey suppressed her desire to accompany Artemis as she was mindful of Edmund's critical condition.
Hence, she replied, “We need to think carefully about every decision we make and not act recklessly.I'm not worried since Holden and Micah will protect you. When do you plan to leave?”
After pondering for a while, Artemis replied, “Probably in the next two days. Sofie is likely to causetrouble again now that she has escaped. We must resolve the internal turmoil in Tarragon as soon aspossible, or we will be vulnerable to attacks.”
“Okay, go ahead. There's no need to worry about me. We have dealt with the danger in Hallsbay.Moreover, with the Saviors protecting me, nothing can go wrong.”
When Zeke saw Artemis reach out and caress Bailey's cheek, he sensibly left the study.
“You must promise me you'll do your best in everything and not be ruthless or arrogant. The childrenand I can't live without you.” Bailey wrapped her arms around Artemis' neck and looked at him tenderly.
The man leaned in and kissed her lips. “I'm sorry, but I have to leave you again for a brief period. After Isettle the internal strife in Tarragon, I will hand over my power to Holden and Micah. From then on, I will
only stay by your side and protect you forever.”
While Bailey touched his chest to feel his strong heartbeat, her thoughts wandered.
Something doesn't feel quite right, but I can't put my finger on it. Did I miss something? Why is myheart palpitating so strongly?
Suddenly, her head began to spin, and she let out a squeal, “Artemis, what are you doing?”
The man hugged her and headed toward the door. “We are about to be separated, so shouldn't wehurry to our room to enjoy each other's company?”
Bailey blushed and hammered him on the chest. “Can you please act seriously in broad daylight?”
“You can be serious with others but not with your wife,” Artemis replied seductively.
At White Crane Cemetery in the suburbs, two figures stood in the snow, silently gazing at the unmarkedtombstone before them.
Shannon's reddened eyes were brimming with tears, threatening to spill at any moment.