Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 1097

Chapter 1097 Could This Be A Trap

No one in their right mind would dare to storm in under these circumstances.

If the Faceless and the Black Puma were indeed inside, entering would undoubtedly be walking into a trap.

Artemis put away his binoculars and sneered, “It's all for show. Black Puma probably isn't in there, but Orion should be. I'll go in and check things out. You stay here and keep watch.”

“No way,” Rebecca objected without hesitation. “The situation inside is unpredictable. It's dangerous for you to go in alone without any backup. If you're determined to take this risk, then let me accompany you. Don't even think about leaving me behind. If I cause a scene, you can forget about continuing with your mission tonight.”

Artemis rubbed his brow, feeling quite helpless.

He knew that bringing Rebecca along would be trouble, as her judgment was clouded by her emotions.

After a moment of hesitation, Artemis finally relented. He spoke in a deep voice. “Without my permission, you are not allowed to act unilaterally. We're going in to rescue the hostage held by Faceless. Ideally, we'll be able to save him. But if we can't, we must ensure our own safety and retreat in one piece. Understand?”

“Don't worry. I value my life greatly. I still want to win you over, love you, cherish you, and have children with you.”

Artemis completely ignored her as he stealthily approached the winery.

Rebecca smiled and quickly followed.

Meanwhile, on another main road in Xemrich, two inconspicuous sedans were parked by the roadside. The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only a low murmur emanating from within the cars.

“Ms. Bailey, Mr. Luther and Ms. Sutton were traveling together. They were ambushed along the way, and all their subordinates were scattered.”

Bailey's fingers, which were tracing a pattern, paused slightly. Her gaze moved away from the brocade on her legs as she turned her head to look out the window.

Outside, it was pitch black, with only scattered lights flickering in the distance. The surroundings seemed quiet, but danger lurked in the shadows.

“Something's not right. Everything that happened tonight is suspicious.”

A bit puzzled, Cassius asked, “What's so strange about it? Haven't we already confirmed that Faceless entered the winery through the hot spring pool on the southwest side? Her sudden appearance at the winery means she has an appointment with someone or is there to see something. If she isn't meeting with Black Puma, she must be there to see Orion. Regardless of her purpose, it's worth taking the risk, isn't it? We haven't located Black Puma's headquarters yet. Only when he shows up will we have the chance to take him down.”

Bailey didn't respond. She merely repeatedly murmured the word 'Faceless' under her breath.

“Faceless, oh, Faceless, the one who appeared at the winery is indeed Faceless, and her expertise lies in the art of disguise. If she really came to the winery, why wouldn't she disguise herself as a stranger? That would allow her to evade all surveillance.”

Cassius was taken aback. Once he regained his composure, his face changed color.

“Exactly, if she wanted to show up, she could just disguise herself as someone else. Why would she reveal her true face? Ms. Bailey, could this be a trap? The Faceless that appeared at the winery might be a decoy, intended to lure Mr. Luther in. If Mr. Luther enters the winery, wouldn't he be walking into a trap? His situation is quite perilous.”

Bailey clenched the white satin fabric in her hands as sweat began to bead on her forehead.

Orion is now in the hands of Faceless. If Artemis falls into her hands as well, she will have another bargaining chip. Faceless has painstakingly arranged all of this, simply to force me into surrendering The Art of Semblance. She wants to establish her own sect with it. Am I supposed to give it to her just like that? She harbors ill intentions, and if she masters the most advanced art of disguise, no one will be able to stop her. If she continues to collaborate with Black Puma as she is now, won't it stir up unrest across the entire international community? The art of disguise can alter one's appearance. If her ambition swells and she sets her sights on the throne of any kingdom, she could kill the king and take his place.

Bailey didn't dare think about the consequences that would result.