Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 19

Chapter 19

“Get Hado to calm down. Make sure it doesn't bite her, or we'd have to pay for her to get vaccinated.”

Pfft!

As expected, the mother and son shared the same thoughts.

“B-Bailey, haven't you always wanted to find out the truth behind your mother's death? Get this dog away from me, and I'll tell you!”

Bailey's gaze turned cold instantly.

When she was three, her mother was burned until no remains could be found. The case was then dropped as there was no substantial evidence that it was a homicide.

However, Bailey knew the fire was no accident. Someone had to be behind it, but to date, her years of investigation still led to nothing.

“Hado, go back to the living room.”

Fine!

Huffing, the dog left another mouthful of drool on Rhonda's face once more before leaving.

With a stagger, Rhonda got back up on her feet and glared at the mother-and-son duo, unable to conceal the hatred and murderous intent she felt toward them.

I'm going to kill this b*tch. I swear I will!

Bailey took a step forward and grabbed the other woman's wrist. “Tell me everything you know, or don't even think about leaving this place,” she demanded frostily.

“You want to know the truth? Sure. Dad's birthday is in seven days. Come to the Jefferson residence, and my mom will tell you everything personally,” Rhonda replied with her fists clenched, suppressing the rage within her.

Hang in there for just a few more days, dear self. You can finally destroy her life to no point of return at Dad's birthday party.

Narrowing her eyes, Bailey stared at the other woman in a way that looked as if she could see through her intentions.

Rhonda began to feel intimidated that she wanted to step back, but with her ego on the line, she could only force herself to return the gaze.

“Fine,” Bailey ultimately responded. “As the eldest daughter, it's only natural that I show up for my father's birthday. I hope you and your mother can give me a proper explanation. If you don't, we'll settle our old scores there and then.”

Having achieved her goal of dropping by, Rhonda shot both the mother and son a vicious glance before fleeing.

After watching the disheveled-looking woman leave, Zayron turned to his mother. “It's obvious what she's up to. Are you going to walk right into her trap? Aren't you worried about making a fool out of yourself?”

Bailey shrugged. “It doesn't matter what she does. She could drug me or slander me, and I'd have no choice but to go along with it. I first thought of letting her off, but now that she's messing with me, I can't be blamed for what's about to happen. She'll find out what it means to bring something upon herself.”

The woman's phone rang as soon as her words fell, and she reached for it, only to realize the call came from an unknown number. It took her a moment of hesitation to answer it.

“Hello, is this Ms. Jefferson speaking?”

“Yeah, Bailey Jefferson here. And you are?”

“I'm Dwayne Derning, the assistant of Luther Group's CEO.”

“Can I help you?”

“Mr. Artemis Luther would like to see you. Do you happen to be available at two this afternoon?”

Bailey fell silent briefly.