Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 404

Chapter 404

Zeke looked away and lowered his head.

After a brief silence, he said slowly, “We can get engaged first and discuss the wedding two years later. I've just taken over the Shurmer family, so I'm too busy to plan a wedding.”

Everyone in the living room heaved a sigh of relief when they heard him agreeing to the engagement.

They were worried he would refuse to marry Shirley no matter what.

Richard relaxed. “Sure. You can get engaged first.”

He turned to his daughter and asked, “What do you think?”

Shirley could barely hide her delight.

Finally, Zeke agrees to get engaged to me. As long as we are engaged, I'm confident he'll stay by my side. Everyone in the Shurmer family and the Gourd family knew Zeke had sex with me and that I am his woman. I'll be his wife as long as the b*tch Juliana doesn't do anything to break us up.

“I'll follow Zeke's wishes. Just do as he said,” she replied shyly.

Richard guffawed in joy and gazed at Steven, who was sitting across from him. “We finally fulfill our wish of being in-laws.”

Steven nodded. “The Shurmer family is blessed to have a daughter-in-law like Shirley. They will finally marry each other, so our wish has come true.”

“Yes, you're right.”

Zeke got up and said calmly, “I need to get back to work, so I'll be heading back to my office now.”

He then walked toward the door.

Seeing that, Waverly promptly called out, “We have a dinner party tonight. I have asked the butler to call Lionel, so he'll be here later. Remember to be back in time for dinner.”

“Mm.”

...

The screeching sounds of a car braking were heard at the intersection of Haltwind Road.

Juliana frowned. “What happened? Why did you hit the brakes suddenly?”

“Ms. Juliana, there are a few cars blocking our way,” the driver reported.

Right after he said that, someone knocked on the window.

Juliana rolled it down to discover a bodyguard dressed in black standing outside.

“Ms. Hoffman, my employer would like to talk to you.”

Juliana recognized the bodyguard as he was Zeke's personal bodyguard.

The employer he mentioned should be Zeke, then. He never took the initiative to look for me. What is going on? No! There must be a reason for him to come all the way here to meet me. Did he realize I was the one who drugged him last night?

With that thought in mind, she held the corner of her dress tightly and forced herself to stay calm. “I'm sorry, but I'm in a hurry. Please make way.”

The man in black ignored her words and gestured for her to get out. It was clear what he meant.

Juliana clenched her jaw.

I don't have enough men with me, so it's impossible to get past them and leave. So...