Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Bailey was in a dangerous position.

“Answer me. Are you the designer that Luther Group invited over?”

Bailey coughed lightly and replied, “I am. You made an appointment with me before, but you were busy with your schedule. I was afraid of disturbing you, so I declined your invitation. I'm sorry.”

Artemis lifted the corners of his thin lips to form a wry smile as a bitter sensation surfaced in his heart.

He remembered how compliant she was when Edmund was holding her hand.

However, when it was Artemis' turn to invite her, she rejected him immediately and ended the call soon after.

Why can she accept Edmund but not me? Her cold and indifferent attitude when she's around me is hard to watch. Does being with me make her feel that uncomfortable?

“Do you like Edmund?”

Bailey frowned when she heard that weird question. After remaining silent for a few seconds, she gave him an ambiguous answer by saying, “My son calls him 'Daddy.‘”

So... whether she likes Edmund or not depends on her son?

Artemis seemed to have discerned an underlying meaning from her words. Does that mean the boy doesn't share Edmund's blood?

Bailey tried pushing the man's shoulder, but as soon as her palm felt the scorching warmth of his skin, she reflexively pulled her hand back.

It's so hot! Is this man on fire?

Her touch which didn't even last for a second immediately evoked the strong desire within Artemis that he had been struggling to contain. He clasped her wrist and pressed her palm against his chest.

Upon a few moments of silent tug-of-war, Bailey failed to break free from his grasp. Thus, she gave up and looked coldly at the man. “Mr. Luther, don't you think our posture is too suggestive? Although we're adults who can be responsible for our actions, you shouldn't forget about your identity. As long as Rhonda still lives in the Luther residence, I am your sister-in-law, and you are nothing more than my brother-in-law. Your rude and unruly behavior is unacceptable. Are you seriously trampling on morality to challenge what is legally forbidden?”

The words “sister-in-law” and “brother-in-law” made Artemis' face darken and he glared at her fiercely. He then gritted his teeth and said, “Your sister drugged me just now and ran away. It seems normal for you, the elder sister, to clean up after her.”

Bailey was left speechless.

Does he mean that he's going to... have sex with me? How shameless!

“Let me go. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude.”

“Oh?” Artemis arched an eyebrow and lifted her chin. Her fair skin was smooth to the touch as his fingertips caressed it. The wonderful and refreshing sensation flowed deep down into his heart, tugging at his heart strings, initiating a melodious hum.

It felt so good that he was almost losing control over himself.

The woman had the capability of triggering Artemis to the point of utter restlessness.

“What do you mean by 'rude?' Could you please demonstrate?” he asked.

“You pervert.” Bailey was seething with anger as she bent her knee, attempting to hit his groin mercilessly.

Men were the most vulnerable under such circumstances. He would surely be taught an unforgettable lesson if he suffered a fatal blow.

She might be fast, but alas, she wasn't fast enough. The man seemed to have predicted her intention as he grabbed her knee and tugged on it as soon as she lifted her leg.

“Ah!”

As she was unable to stand on one leg, she lost balance and fell backward.