Chapter 723
After leaving the medical base, Bailey didn''t wander the streets looking for Cameron. Instead, she went
to the Century Hotel. She believed that since he left temporarily, his luggage should still be in the hotel,
and she didn''t believe he wouldn''t return for it.
If his belongings were truly in the hotel, she might even find that painting. Artemis had forced her to
retrieve the painting, and she too felt uneasy knowing that another man was hiding her portrait.
Anything that bothered Artemis was something she wanted to get rid of.
...
An hourter, as Bailey expected, Cameron returned. As soon as he entered the suite, he sensed
something was wrong. But it was toote. The scent entered his nostrils, and the next second, his legs
gave way, and he slid down the doorframe, kneeling on the floor.
He couldn''t help butugh.
“Your stupefying drug is even stronger than before. I, Cameron Yablon, the heir of the esteemed Yablon
family that is the world''s top poison-crafting family, believed that I mastered all forms of poison-crafting.
Yet, here I am, falling into your hands.”
Bailey walked out of the study and coldly sneered, “Don''t y dumb. You knew I woulde to the
hotel to find you. You eagerly approached, thinking I wouldn''t dare to do anything to you.” Cameron
chuckled lightly.
“That''s what makes you so annoying, Bailey. You can see through people''s thoughts, making them feel
threatened and unable to resist wanting to destroy you.”
Bailey rolled her eyes, walked up to him, crouched down in front of him, and extended her hand.
“Where''s my portrait? Give it to me quickly, or you will suffer today.”
“I knew Artemis told you about this. It was him who asked you to retrieve it, right, Bailey? Dominating
men are usually unreliable. Since we''re acquaintances, I advise you to kick him out of your life as soon
as possible.”
He continued, “If you don''t kick him away soon, you''ll end up a widow.” Bailey snorted.
“I like his dominance. Quickly give me the portrait, or you''ll suffer.”
“I knew Artemis would ask you to retrieve the portrait. Do you think I would carry it with me? If you want
that painting, fine. Come with me to the Yablon residence, but let me remind you, you still need me to
save your best friend. I doubt you''d dare to harm me.”
Bailey gritted her teeth fiercely. This was Cameron, and now she realized how difficult he could be. She
understood him, and likewise, he understood her. They had figured each other out during their past
adversarial encounters.
“Fine, give me the toxins my friend needs, and I''ll remove the stupefying drug from your body.”
Cameron shrugged.
“No need. Your stupefying drug may be powerful, but it can''t hold me down. Give me two days, and I
can formte an antidote. Of course, you can kill me right now, but then your friend will undoubtedly
die.”
Bailey stood up abruptly, pacing back and forth in the room. After taking a few deep breaths, she
managed to suppress her anger.
“Cameron, it seems you have mepletely figured out. I''ll give you the antidote now. Will you be a
good boy and prepare the toxins I need?”
Cameronzily leaned against the doorframe, smirking as he said, “Bailey, you''re so clever. You should
know that nothing in this worldes so easily. Your stupefying drug may be difficult to counter for
ordinary people, but for me, it''s only a matter of 48 hours. I told you, unless you kill me, you can''t
threaten me with these things. Don''t forget, I am the heir of the esteemed Yablon family, the world''s top
poison-crafting family.”
Bailey suddenly leaned forward, grabbing his cor. It was unclear what she had discovered, but her
eyebrows lightly furrowed.
“So, you went to the mortuary just now? Did youe into contact with a corpse? What''s the matter,
did your father die? Is he currently in the morgue at the mortuary?”
Cameron couldn''t help butugh, “Your nose is quite sensitive. But let''s get back to the point. If you
want me to save your best friend, you have to agree to a condition.” Bailey narrowed her eyes,
bing cautious.
“What condition?”
“Kick Artemis aside and be with me.” Bailey red fiercely at him, gritting her teeth.
“Do you really want to die? Maybe I should just kill you right now.”
After saying that, she pulled a dagger from her waist and swiftly swiped it at his neck. At that moment,
a figure shed by, and then she was pulled up. The dagger slipped from her hand and fell to the floor
with a tter. Bailey gnashed her teeth and roared, “Zeke, don''t stop me. Today, I must kill this guy.”
Zeke smiled and tried to calm her.
“You didn''t bring him to Hallsbay topete with him but to have him save Veronique. Let''s talk things
out; let''s talk things out.”
Then, he turned his head to Cameron and chuckled.
“Mr. Yablon, I believe you understand her temperament very well. Don''t provoke her too much, or she
really will kill you.”
Cameron shrugged indifferently, saying, “Well, I''ve stated my conditions. Whether she agrees to them
or not is up to her. I shouldn''t be any worse than Artemis. On the contrary, I''m even more useful.
Besides, I met her first. If she agrees to cut ties with Artemis, I''ll help her by creating the toxin she
wants to save her best friend.”
Bailey''s anger red up again, and she struggled for a moment but couldn''t break free. Suddenly, she
lifted her leg and kicked him hard on the shin.
“It''s impossible, Cameron. I''m telling you, no one can separate me and Artemis with such tricks. If he
dies, I won''t live either. As for Veronique, I can only do my best. Don''t think you can ckmail me with
that. I''d rather die with her.”
Cameron slowly lowered his head.
Is her love really that deep?
If Artemis really fell victim to the Soul Reaper, he would undoubtedly die. If it was true that if he died
and she wouldn''t live either, then wouldn''t they both lose their lives?
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After a moment of silence, he calmly said, “I''ve said all I can. What to do next is up to you. I can''t
control that. If you don''t agree to my request, don''t expect me to save your friend.”
“You...” Zeke saw her about to explode again and quickly pulled her outside, trying to calm her down.
“Don''t get angry for now. Let me talk to him. I believe Mr. Yablon isn''t unreasonable. There must be a
reason for his request. Let me find out first.” Bailey said fiercely,
“You talk to him. If he still doesn''t agree, then use force. Stop wasting time with him.”
Leaving the hotel, Bailey got into Zeke''s car. After a few minutes of calm, she began to ponder
Cameron''s series of strange actions. Before returning to the hotel, he had indeed visited the mortuary.
Why would someone who had just arrived in Hallsbay and had no connection to Hallsbay suddenly go
to a mortuary?
Whose corpse did he see there?
Beep!
Her phone in her pocket rang. It was an unfamiliar number. She hesitated for a moment but decided to
answer the call.
“Hello, is this Ms. Bailey? I''m a staff member from Gruidae Mortuary.”