Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 396

Chapter 396

Shouldn't he feel shocked when he hears about his son's existence in the world? Lionel was befuddled by Holden's reaction because the latter appeared unruffled. There wasn't even a hint of surprise in his tone when he replied to Lionel.

Lionel questioned, “You have such a son all of a sudden, yet you aren't shocked?”

Holden retracted his gaze and walked toward the couch at the side to sit down before he answered flatly, “Why should I feel shocked? I once lost my memory, so I've forgotten everything in the past six years. This boy looks six or seven-year-old, which means he was born before my memory was lost. Is that strange for a normal man to sleep with someone and have a child?”

His response left Lionel speechless.

Seeing Holden being so open-minded, Lionel could not help but laugh a little. “You're open-minded. It seems I've guessed it correctly. Indeed, you've lost your memory. I should tell you something that happened in the past.”

He paused right then and did not continue, seemingly considering how he should break the matter to Holden. A long moment later, he finally explained the experience he and Wendy had gone through.

Holden's mood finally seemed to change after hearing his words. A glint of surprise flashed across his eyes.

He was well aware that Lionel's wife was the eldest daughter of the Hoffman family, Wendy, even though the outside world had no idea about it.

There was no way Holden could stay calm now that Lionel suddenly told him that Wendy was once his woman, and she even gave birth to a son for him.

“I've completely forgotten what happened six years ago. Maybe you're telling the truth, but she's your wife now. Are you planning to give her back to me?”

“No. She isn't my wife. We aren't married. She doesn't love me, and neither do I. After all, both of us have the love of our life. Holden, I've already told you about your past. It's up to you whether you want to get your woman and son back. I have no right to interfere with your decision.”

With that, Lionel stood up and walked toward the door.

Narrowing his eyes, Holden watched him leave. “The grudge between Tarragon and the Hoffman family hasn't ended for over a century. If I indeed slept with that woman and made her fall in love with me, I must have used her and abandoned her after I got what I wanted.”

Clang!

The sound of something heavy hitting the floor sounded from the door.

The duo looked up instinctively and saw Wendy standing outside the door in a daze. Her pretty face was covered in tears, and her phone was on the ground. There were countless cracks on the phone screen.

“Wends, why are you here?”

Wendy didn't answer Lionel's question and made her way in with a stagger instead. When she passed by Lionel, he grabbed her arm.

“Wends, let's head back first.”

“No.” Wendy abruptly brushed his hand off and walked toward Holden. Without hesitation, she raised her hand to slap him.

A loud slap echoed through the space.

Logically, Holden could have avoided that slap. With his speed and capabilities, no one in the world could hit him in the face.

However, it was as though he was in a trance because he only watched her hand getting closer to him and eventually landing on his face.

Just then, a series of rapid footsteps rang from the door. A few bodyguards in black equipped with guns dashed through the door and pointed the guns at Lionel and Wendy.

...

At Shurmer Group's branch company, Zeke was working through the documents while leaning back on the swivel chair.

The door to his office was pushed open, and Juliana barged in through the door.

The secretary, who followed behind her, uttered anxiously, “Mr. Shurmer, I'm sorry. I can't stop her.”

Zeke furrowed his brows and waved his hand before replying, “You may leave now.”

With that, the secretary scurried out of the office.

Juliana strode toward the desk before she slammed her palm on the desk. “Zeke, are you not willing to marry me?” she queried through clenched teeth.

Zeke held his head. “I've already answered this question numerous times. Even if you keep asking me the same question, I'll never change my answer. I won't marry you.”

When Juliana heard that, she let out a soft chuckle. A dark look flashed across her eyes before she replied bitterly, “Fine. It's just my one-sided feeling. I promise you this will be the last time I'm asking you this question because my family sent someone, and I'll follow the elder to return to Adrune a few days later. Zeke, I'm telling you one more time. I really like you a lot, and I'm not being frivolous and willful like I was at the peak of my youth. Bear in mind that a girl from the Hoffman family named Juliana will continue to like you until the end of her life.”

Narrowing his eyes, Zeke lifted his gaze to her. He sighed, “You don't have to do this. I...”

Before he could finish his sentence, Juliana raised her hand and stopped him. “I have one final question. Do you love Shirley?”