Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 207

Chapter 207

Bailey made her way into the study before answering the phone. “What is it?”

“There's something I need to tell you about. I've long since known about Zephyr being Veronique's son. After testing her out last night, I can confirm that the boy is indeed Justin's son.”

Bailey froze as she recalled Zayron's words from earlier and understood what was going on.

So, that's why Veronique went to see Justin! She drugged him so she could get herself pregnant with his child. She's planning on saving Zephyr with her cord blood! It's a shame her plan failed. She must be in despair right now, huh?

“Does Justin know?”

“I've tried testing him, but he insists on marrying Scarlett. I'm worried that the Fletcher family will go after both the Revelle family and the Xuereb family if the news about Veronique's son gets out.”

Bailey frowned. “That serious?”

“Bailey, do you know how powerful the Fletcher family is? Well, I suppose you wouldn't be asking me that if you did.”

Bailey fell silent.

The Fletcher family? As in the Fletcher family that is regarded as a legend among politicians? Justin is engaged to their daughter? Okay, that really is news for me...

“Oh, I know about the Fletcher family. Similar to how the Luther family is regarded as the head of the business world, the Fletcher family holds a similar position in politics. Things are going to be difficult if they have set their sights on Justin. Sloan would never let him escape his fate.”

“I think it's best if you don't get yourself involved in their affairs. Just let Veronique make her own decisions. These are the two most prestigious families in the world of medicine. We can't take responsibility for what happens to them.”

Bailey shook her head helplessly and said with a sigh, “I'll be careful. Is there anything else you'd like to tell me?”

“Yes, I have some pickup lines for you.”

“Oh, f*ck off!”

Meanwhile, at the Revelle residence, Olivia had a stern expression as she told Bill everything that happened at the café.

“Mr. Revelle, is this what you're teaching your daughter? To use underhanded means when she can't get what she wants fairly and squarely? My son is going to marry Scarlett of the Fletcher family. If they find out what happened, neither of our families will survive their wrath!”

Smack! Bill slammed his palm on the table and glared fiercely at Veronique, who was kneeling on the floor. He shouted, “You shameless wretch! Have you not humiliated yourself enough seven years ago? I can't believe you'd be crazy enough to try and steal Scarlett's fiancé! What could you possibly do if the Fletcher family comes for you?”

Veronique's slender body trembled slightly as she said apologetically, “I'm sorry, Dad! I won't do it again, and I will no longer desire what doesn't belong to me!”

Bill shifted his gaze back toward Olivia and Christopher as he continued, “My daughter's actions were the result of my poor parenting. For that, I am sorry. Please rest assured that I will keep a close eye on her from now on. I won't let her harass Justin ever again.”

“Your daughter overestimated herself and thought she could take the Fletcher family on, but you know better. I'm sure you're well aware of their background. Sloan has chosen Justin as his son-in-law, and that isn't something your daughter should be messing with. What she did nearly put both our families in harm's way. I think you should teach her an unforgettable lesson, Mr. Revelle,” Olivia replied with a sneer.

Bill closed his eyes briefly before opening them with a hint of decisiveness on his face. “Fetch me the whip, Alfred.”

The butler, Alfred, was shocked when he heard that. “Sir, Ms. Veronique has yet to recover from her injuries from seven years ago. You might break her bones if you whip her! Maybe—”

“Save it, Alfred. Just do as I say and bring me the whip.”

With his teeth clenched, Alfred ran out of the living room to retrieve the whip.

Justin frowned as he stared at Veronique with a sympathetic look in his eyes.

There's nothing wrong with her loving me.

With that in mind, Justin said, “I think we can forgo the whipping, Mr. Revelle. Just make sure she doesn't make any more mistakes like this in the future.”

“I'm fine, Aunt Veronique. Don't worry about me,” Zephyr mumbled weakly.

That was the last straw for Veronique, who burst out crying seconds later.

Why did I give birth to him? I could've killed him seven years ago by taking a pill, but I let him live and suffer instead.

Bill looked away and walked up to Olivia. “Is this good enough for you, Mrs. Xuereb?”

Still in shock, Olivia swallowed nervously. “I...”

Everyone knows Bill is a vicious man, but I didn't expect him to be this harsh with his daughter!

Justin instinctively took a few steps toward Veronique, but Bill stopped him and said, “Mr. Justin, my daughter was in love with you far too deeply. Whatever it is you two have going on shall end with these three strokes of the whip. You will not see each other anymore from now on. Please leave.”

Justin's face went pale as he tried to make sense of the situation.

No, this isn't right! Something feels off here! Why would Veronique drug me all of a sudden? Why was she so obsessed with getting herself pregnant? She wasn't like this seven years ago, so why would she—

That was when his gaze fell upon the boy in her arms, and a faint smile formed on his face.

This kid is the one with leukemia, isn't he? Apart from receiving a bone marrow transplant, the only other way to treat leukemia is through the cord blood from a newborn baby...

“Stop spacing out, Justin! We're going home! You two are not to see each other again, you hear?”

Bill watched as Justin's parents dragged Justin out of the living room. He waited until they were gone before dropping his cold act and looking worriedly at his daughter and grandson.