Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Bailey wanted nothing more than to stay away from Artemis, but since he had taken the initiative to pick his son up, how could she stop him? “Of course! I'll get him out now,” she hastily replied. “After all, it's better for kids to stay with their parents. My humble abode is hardly conducive to raising a boy of Maxton's status.”

Artemis narrowed his eyes as a steely glint flashed across them.

Was that my imagination? Why does there seem to be a trace of disdain in her voice? It's as though she's chasing us away!

With that in mind, his handsome face visibly darkened, and even his tone became terse. “Sorry to trouble you.”

“Oh, don't mention it. You're my brother-in-law, which makes you family, so there's no need to stand on ceremony,” Bailey said smilingly before turning around to walk away.

D*mn it, I feel so guilty! If he found out I hacked three billion from his account, I'd be left to rot in prison for the rest of my life!

As it turned out, it was difficult for one to walk straight when weighed down by guilt because it wasn't long before Bailey's shrill cry echoed through the house.

“Argh!”

Her left leg seemed to have a mind of its own as it tripped over the right, causing her to lose balance and fall backward.

Sh*t, what if the back of my head hits the ground first? That'd be terrible!

To Bailey's surprise, however, the pain she had braced herself for never came. Instead, she felt herself falling into someone's arms.

She was hit by a cold aura almost immediately as a masculine scent, mixed with hints of mint, seeped into her pores.

It was such a fresh and intoxicating smell that a single whiff was enough to make one feel tipsy.

Artemis remained stoic as he stared at the woman in his embrace, his gaze intense and contemptuous.

I knew it! Women are all the same. They always play hard to get and would pull any tricks to catch a man's attention.

When Bailey saw Artemis' ugly scowl, she quickly explained, “I'm so sorry, Mr. Luther. I tripped over my own feet.”

Unfortunately, the latter wasn't buying that story. Convinced that Bailey was taking the opportunity to seduce him, he couldn't help but scoff, “Well, well, well. I never thought Ms. Bailey from the Jefferson family would be so wanton. Rumor has it that you slept with a man eight years ago for five million. What are you up to this time?”

Needless to say, Bailey was furious.

What an idiotic sc*mbag! I'm not up to anything! Why the f*ck would he believe Rhonda's words, anyway? He's one of the wealthiest men in the world, yet he's such a horrible judge of character.

“Oh, you must be joking, Mr. Luther. I hear the trend these days is of men eloping with their younger sisters-in-law instead of hooking up with the older ones. You think too highly of yourself,” she quipped before attempting to wriggle out of his embrace.

The next second, however, a hand shot out and grabbed her waist.

“Are you not admitting it? What's your explanation for falling into my arms, then?”

Bailey struggled to escape his clutches but to no avail. What the h*ll? I'd rather fall on the ground than onto him!

“You're a prominent figure, Mr. Luther, so what are you playing at now?” she asked coldly. “Do you think there isn't enough news about you on Twitter? Is that why you've come to flirt with me so you can become a trending topic again?”

It was clear that Bailey was trying to goad Artemis, but alas, that had little to no effect on a calm and composed man like him.

“I've always wondered why my son loves clinging to you, Ms. Bailey. It can't just be because you're his aunt, can it? That would be too far-fetched. Therefore, I've decided to get to know you better and find out what it is that attracts him to you.”

For a moment, Bailey was rendered speechless.

It's fine if he wants to be acquainted with me, but does he have to hold onto me so tightly?