Artemis gave him a glance and made a silent gesture.
Next, he spoke into the microphone. “Keep a close watch on the movements in the castle. Inform me immediately if there's any slightest disturbance.”
“Noted.”
After hanging up the phone, he finally turned his attention to Ken standing at the door, furrowing his brows as he asked, “What's the situation?”
Ken strode over to him and handed him the tablet in his hand. “This must be why Kurt has been hesitant to make a move. He probably already knows that you and Old Mr. White have set a trap for him.”
Artemis took the tablet from his hand, lowering his gaze to look at it. Immediately, a cold light flickered in his eyes.
Cersei has escaped. After slipping away from the church, she went to the castle to meet Kurt. It must have been she who informed him about my alliance with Old Mr. White.
I should have nipped it in the bud from the start. A moment of my soft-heartedness has allowed her to ruin our carefully laid plans.
It seems like I've truly become too kind-hearted. In the past, I would not easily let go of anyone who posed a threat to my plans.
This time, he had followed Bailey's suggestion and sent the woman to the church, neglecting to be cautious. As a result, he took such a big fall, which was indeed quite a pity.
“Don't tell Mrs. Luther about this,” he said, fearing she would feel guilty and blame herself if she knew.
Ken hummed in acknowledgment and asked, “Mr. Luther, what should we do next?”
Artemis' gaze fell on the computer screen, his voice cool and detached. “I've already discussed it with Old Mr. White. He should be able to force Kurt to act.
Right now, the most important thing isn't dealing with Kurt but rescuing Blaze. I can't let Kurt use Blaze's life as a bargaining chip when he's backed into a corner again.
“Pay more attention to Cersei's side. If she leaves the castle, notify me immediately. She holds great value to me.”
“Understood.”
No sooner had Ken left than Bailey pushed the door open and walked in.
“Artemis, I can't stand that woman anymore. She's disgustingly unbearable. Can you please rescue Blaze sooner, so I can quickly get rid of that nauseating being?”
Seeing the anger rising on his wife's face, Artemis couldn't help but chuckle.
He knew she had gone to the mansion on the east side to meet that imposter. He guessed that woman must have said quite a few distasteful things in front of Bailey, which had thoroughly infuriated her.
Although Bailey is reserved and assertive, she is not a harsh person.
If she hadn't been pushed to her limits, she would never have uttered such cutting words.
He strode over to her, pulling her into his embrace. As he gently patted her back to soothe her, he said, “Give me three more days. I promise to deal with Kurt and rescue Blaze.”
Seeing his earnest promises, Bailey felt her anger subside quite a bit. “It's actually quite funny when I think about it. I've fought with so many two-faced people, but this is the first time I've been so infuriated. Artemis, the people you've attracted are truly more impressive, one after the other. You've really opened my eyes.
In the end, she was practically gritting her teeth, forcing out each word one by one.
Artemis was in the wrong, so even after suffering such great injustice last night, he didn't dare to play the victim.
Indeed, I've brought this trouble upon myself. Now, seeing my wife so upset, I truly deserve to be scolded and punished.
“Don't worry. I promise this is the last time. If there are other women causing trouble in the future, I'll cut them off myself.”
Seeing him so nervous that his forehead was drenched in sweat, Bailey lost her composure in an instant.
She wrapped her arms around him from behind, her voice soft and tender. “What should we do? There are so many women after you. I'm really afraid that one day, I might lose you without realizing it.”
Artemis lowered his head to kiss her forehead, pressing his thin lips against her eyelids. He whispered, “Don't worry. I don't feel anything for other women. Once we're done with the Gregan matter, let's return to Hallsbay for our wedding. I think once I'm married, those annoying women will finally give up.”
“Hehe, remember your words. The first thing you do when we get back is to propose to the Shurmer family and then marry me.”
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