Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 1024

Chapter 1024 The Funniest Joke

Of course, among these people, there were those who knew the inside story, such as Raiden.

Raiden could have stopped the wedding, which would have been a slap in the face to the Fletcher family, but he didn't. Scarlett is deeply involved in this, and Mom blindly defends her. Without a lesson they'll remember for a lifetime, they will never learn their lesson. Hopefully, after this painful setback, they will understand that certain things can't be forced.

On the balcony, after paying their respects to the Fletcher family's relatives and friends, Justin and Raiden stood before the railing, an odd tension hanging between them.

Even though they were brothers-in-law, all left between them was an unspoken awkwardness.

“Raiden, I know you understand my plans like the back of your hand. It's a good thing for the Fletcher family to have someone as sensible as you. We've known each other for many years, and you're a friend of Bailey. How about this? Could you please persuade Scarlett again? If she could give up this wedding, then tomorrow's farce wouldn't need to be staged. After all, this matter could affect the reputation of the Fletcher family,” Justin said.

Raiden glanced at him sideways, his voice light and airy. “You could also play the part for real, win over my mother, and perhaps your uncle could be acquitted.”

Justin sneered with a hint of mockery. Acquitted? That's impossible! Not only is he greedy, he's responsible for taking people's lives! Indeed, the Fletcher family is the most prominent, but they can't openly defend a high-ranking official who has committed several crimes. Only Mom would naively believe that sacrificing my happiness could save the Campbell family. Little did she know, her brother's offense was too grave, and the Fletcher family simply couldn't cover for him. If the Fletcher family chooses to disregard the law and cover up their wrongdoings, they shouldn't expect to escape unscathed. Even though I know the ending won't be pretty, I certainly won't be foolish enough to sacrifice myself. Of course, even if the Fletcher family could save Uncle Silas, I would not compromise. The woman I should protect for the rest of my life is Veronique. Apart from her, I will marry no one else, even if that woman is the top socialite coveted by countless families.

“Raiden, you must be kidding me. From the moment I conspired with Bailey against Scarlett, any possibility between her and me ceased to exist. Considering our many years of friendship and your ability to discern right from wrong, I'm giving you a chance to persuade Scarlett to let go. If she's willing to listen, she won't have to face the embarrassment of tomorrow. If she refuses, then I'll have no choice but to proceed with my plan.”

With that, Justin ignored Raiden and turned to walk toward the exit.

Raiden squinted at the distant horizon, his eyes reflecting an inscrutable expression.

After a long silence, he took out his phone and sent a text message to Scarlett that read: Come out to the balcony. I have something to tell you.

After all, Scarlett was his own little sister. He couldn't just stand by and watch as she walked step by step toward the abyss.

Since Justin had given him this opportunity, he naturally had to seize it.

If he earnestly tried to persuade Scarlett and Scarlett remained stubbornly misguided, then he couldn't be blamed if she fell down the abyss the next day.

She kept making mistakes, one after another, causing car accidents and plotting against Veronique.

Once those pieces of evidence were submitted to the court, even if she were to survive, she would have to spend the rest of her life behind bars.

There was still a glimmer of hope then, so Raiden wished she could pull back from the brink and realize her mistakes in time.

A moment later, Scarlett, supporting her waist, walked over.

She was already three months pregnant, but it wasn't showing yet.

Watching her cautious demeanor, a hint of mockery flashed in Raiden's eyes. How innocent one can be! She still thinks the child is Justin's.