Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 517

Chapter 517

Zayron snorted twice to that.

“The sky will rain when it wants to, and Aunt Caridee will marry if she wants to. Can you control that?”

Infuriated, Bailey took off her slippers and was about to throw them in her son's direction when the doorbell rang, rescuing Zayron.

With that, she shot Zayron a vicious glare and gritted out, “Your father will deal with you later. Go get the door.”

Words eluded Zayron when he heard that.

She's thinking of beating me up, and now she's treating me as a slave? How shameless can this woman be?

As soon as the door opened, in came Sebastian from outside.

Zayron stomped his foot. “What the h*ll? Where did this stray dog come from?”

Sebastian was speechless to be called a stray dog.

Wendy reached out to pat Zayron on the head, asking, “Is your Mommy home?”

“She's not. She's out messing around with her man. You—”

Smack! Before he could even finish his sentence, his mother's slipper ended up landing on the back of his head.

The pain caused him to shut up right away.

Bailey came over and pulled her son to the side. Arching her brows, she looked at Wendy and smiled. “I never thought you'd be visiting me one day.”

Wendy couldn't help but smile when she recalled how they used to butt heads in the past.

“Yeah. I thought we'll remain enemies for our entire life. I never thought we'll now be friends who would help each other in need.”

“Well, come in. Zayron, bring Sebastian to your room and hang out.”

Zayron wordlessly and reluctantly did as told.

The two ladies took a seat on the couch before Wendy said, “I think you know why I came, so I won't beat around the bush. It's about Huntley. I found out about something, and this young man is, indeed, not as simple as he seems. He has taken control over half of the Hoffman family's power in mere three to four years.”

Bailey was shocked to hear that as she looked at Wendy, astounded. “Half of the Hoffman family's power? What background does he have? How is he capable enough to control that much power right under your father's nose?”

Wendy shook her head and said solemnly, “He's our relative from a prestigious family, and he's higher in terms of seniority. Mr. Raymond noticed his potential and took him in since he was still young. He also acknowledged Huntley as his godson when his own son passed away.”

“So, you're saying that he's been living among the Hoffman family for years and knew everything there is to know internally?”

Wendy pursed her lips as a glint of worry flashed across her eyes. “That's right. He knows the way the family operated like the back of his hand. As for Julie, she had just returned to the family. She has no foundation and no connections, so how could she possibly be Huntley's match? Bailey, do you have any ways or ideas to help my sister with this?”

Bailey knitted her brows and thought for a while before sighing. “I don't even know what Julie is thinking lately. She didn't even call me to seek my help, so that means she has formulated a plan. Let's just wait a while longer and see how things play out. There will be turbulence in the Hoffman family if we take action now, and this could jeopardize the entire family.”

After that, the room went silent.

In the study of the Gezmond residence, Lionel was leaning against the window as he picked up a call.

“Surrender yourself to the police and shoulder the blame. Just say that you were the one who incited Victor to manipulate the stock market and sell the stocks illegally. Got it?”

“Don't worry, Mr. Gezmond. I'll confess to the crime according to your wishes.”

Lionel let out a soft sigh as exasperation and exhaustion overwhelmed him. “Are you okay with shouldering the blame?”