Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 886

Chapter 886 Hidden Agenda

She was enamored with the feeling of being cherished and held in high regard, so she wanted to savor it a bit longer.

“I'm filthy, so filthy,” she sobbed. “You won't love me anymore. What's the point of me continue living? I might as well be dead.”

The young man couldn't take it anymore. He reached out and struck the back of her neck with his palm, knocking her unconscious.

After she passed out, he discarded her onto the ground as if she were trash.

The bodyguard stepped forward, nodding his head, and asked, “Mr. Veikko, what should we do next?”

The young man gave him a cold glance, and said nonchalantly, “Just do what needs to be done.”

Does such a minor hiccup really warrant putting the entire plan on hold?

The bodyguard noticed his foul mood like he was struggling to suppress the urge to punch someone.

I'd better stay away from him.

Gritting his teeth, he stepped forward, hoisting the unconscious Astrid over his shoulder, and turned to leave.

Once the surroundings quieted down, Veikko simply collapsed onto the grass.

The unsettling scent of ambiguity mingled with the stench of blood still lingered, pervading the air and causing a nauseating feeling.

He was pondering over Caridee's predicament.

That girl must be feeling quite helpless now.

Luckily, Shaun was impotent now. Even if he harbored ill intentions, he didn't have the means to carry them out.

Even though he knew that the scoundrel would find other ways to torment Caridee, he believed that the young girl could handle it.

When one was stranded in a perilous place, it was natural for one to feel scared and anxious.

His heart would find no peace until she escaped.

He was afraid that Bailey had miscalculated. She hadn't used hypnosis on Shaun and had been harmed by him.

He was also afraid that if she used hypnosis and Shaun noticed it by any chance, it would completely infuriate that scum, leading to even more brutal torment.

It was frustrating that he couldn't act rashly at the moment, and could only wait here, with each day feeling like a year.

Tee.

The communicator in the pocket started ringing.

Upon checking, it was a call from Bailey.

“What's the matter?”

The moment he began to speak, Bailey could tell he was in a bad mood and a bad state.

“I'm aware of what's happened in the branch. For now, keep your composure, and don't lose your cool.”

“I have a friend in Europe, and I've asked him to stir up some trouble to disrupt the Carter family's business chain.

“Upon hearing the news, Shaun will surely be restless. Then, he will act swiftly and decisively, setting a trap for you to fall into.

“All you need to do is keep that impostor under control. You can surely turn the tables on Shaun using her.”

The young man slowly straightened his body.

This method sounds pretty good.

Once chaos ensues in the Carter family, that scoundrel will undoubtedly rush back home.

With his smug nature, he will surely set a trap to kill me before leaving.

All I need to do is to turn the tables and decisively strike back.

“Alright. Let's do it this way.”

The Hoffman Family.

Inside the residence in Tucker's residence.

The personal bodyguard pushed the door open and said to Tucker, who was busy with paperwork at his curved desk, “Mr. Tucker, Mr. Philip has made his move.”

“He is gradually taking control of the power in your hands, and secretly lobbying the elders. He is preparing to support that illegitimate child to take control.”

With a 'click', the pen in Tucker's hand snapped with a sound. No one knew how much strength he used.

The black ink stained the entire document, reflecting in his eyes, and spreading a dense black mist.

Looking at the dense black dots on the white paper, Tucker began to laugh in a peculiar way.

“It seems that the old man doesn't regard me as his true successor. As long as he has a backup, he will abandon me in the blink of an eye. In this family, no father-son bond can outweigh the importance of personal gain. In my opinion, he didn't pull me down because of Sofie's threat at all. The real reason is that he refuses to live a mediocre life, and wants to experience what it's like to be the head of a household in his lifetime. He knew well that I couldn't control the situation, so he decided to place that little b*stard as a puppet. With this, he can rightfully take control of the entire family.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he abruptly stood up from his swivel chair, crumpling the documents on the table into a ball, gripping it tightly in his hand.

The bodyguard, highly skilled in reading people, could tell what he was thinking just by observing his demeanor.

After a few seconds of silence, he ventured, “Mr. Tucker, Mr. Philip is currently at the winery in the suburbs.”

“He just finished meeting with a senior executive of the family and has received his support.”

With a smirk, Tucker said in a chilling tone, “Prepare a car to the winery then. Remember to arrange for more bodyguards and servants to accompany us.”

“My father is getting on in years, so it's time for him to truly enjoy life. Starting from today, let him stay at the vineyard to enjoy his twilight years.”

“Yes.”

Suburban Villa.

Zoey emerged from the guest room, making her way toward the study at the end of the corridor.

When she walked past the master bedroom, one could hear bursts of moaning sounds from a man and a woman inside.

Needless to guess, it must be Sofie playing “adult games” with her lover.

Without missing a beat, she continued her stride, a scornful smile playing at the corners of her lips.

Thank goodness Clarence divorced this woman; otherwise, she would have cuckolded him.

She had seen her fair share of despicable people, but this was the first time she had encountered someone so utterly contemptible.

Even if Sofie was her mother, she still thought that she was cheap.

After finding her way to the study, she looked around to make sure everything was in order. Then, she slipped into the study.

Regardless of whether the top-secret information was in there or not, she was determined to give it a try.

She rummaged through the shelves, oblivious to the tiny camera in the corner of the door frame that was slowly panning around.

Inside the master bedroom next door.

Sofie's moaning gradually ceased, restoring tranquility to the room.

In reality, she wasn't doing that at all. She just put on an act earlier to let that wretched girl would lower her guard.

Indeed, things turned out just as she had suspected.

That unfilial daughter of hers had set her sights on the top-secret information in her possession.

Which was why she spread the word that she has obtained the Encyclopedia of Poison to lure her into coming back.

She always believed that Kurt, being such a cunning and cautious person, would never let this fool steal the Encyclopedia of Poison.

So they have planned this in advance.

Very well, they've actually schemed against me. Let me send this rebellious girl to the nightclub to properly reward those loyal subordinates of mine.

“Alright, stop getting angry over that stupid girl. If you're really upset, just toss her among the men and let them teach her a lesson.”

The soothing words from Damien reached her ears, pulling Sofie's thoughts back to reality.

She gritted her teeth fiercely, unable to contain her anger, she said, “I didn't fall into the hands of Artemis and Bailey, nor did I fall into the hands of Philip and Tucker Hoffman.”

“If my own daughter had managed to trick me, I would have been sick to my stomach. Thank goodness you warned me in time; otherwise, that confidential information...”

Damien pulled her into his arms, leaning in to whisper in her ear, “You've been enjoying for so long, you've completely captivated me. Let's do it first.”

Zoey turned the study upside down, but in the end, she still couldn't find that memory card.

Could it be on that woman?

Could she have hidden it outside the villa?

If that's the case, then there's no need for me to waste time with that old hag.

Actually, she wasn't interested in that memory card.

Her true intention for meeting Sofie was to send her to the afterlife.