Chapter 726
Bone-shredding Hormones... That was a substance developed by her father''s former subordinate,
specifically designed to force confessions from death row inmates.
Once injected into the human body, it would cause agonizing torture, making the victim desperate for
relief. That despicable person actually used such a vicious and tyrannic punishment on her.
After all, she was the daughter of the previous leader and the princess of Tarragon. How could she be
treated like this?
“Ugh...”
With a wad of paper stuffed in her mouth, Yvette could only utter undecipherable sybles. She stared
intently at the group of high-ranking members across from her, her eyes filled with a plea for help.
Even if they didn''t want to save her, they should at least grant her a quick end, considering that her
father had promoted them. They shouldn''t just stand by and watch her be tortured and abused.
Unable to bear it, two senior officials wanted to step forward and speak up for her, but they were
stopped by the leader of Prudent Hall.
Artemis, Holden, and Micah, the first inmand and second inmand, all of whom wielded
authority, stepped forward to support Shannon, making it clear that they were out to get Yvette.
If they pleaded for mercy, not only would they be unable to save her, they would also get themselves
involved, which was not worth it.
“Shannon the warrioress, now that everything hase to light, Prudent Hall will announce the results
publicly, clearing your name and revoking the order to hunt you down. From now on, you can continue
to stay in the organization and serve its cause.”
Shannon leaned down slightly and lifted Yvette off the floor with one hand. Then, she walked leisurely
toward the door.
“No need. Now that I''ve lost my arm, I''m basically useless. I can no longer carry out missions, so I
won''t stay in Tarragon anymore. Just consider me as good as dead.”
“That''s not right,” a high-ranking member said in a low voice as he looked at her retreating figure.
“The organization has strict rules. To leave, you must meet two conditions. Your lost arm fulfills the first
one, but what about the second? Before you leave, shouldn''t you take the memory loss pill?”
Shannon didn''t even bother with him. Soon, she disappeared at the doorway. The high-ranking
member''s pride was at stake.
He turned to Artemis on the main seat and barked urgently, “Leader, we must give her the memory loss
pill! She knows too many of our top secrets. We can''t just let her go like this.”
Artemis stared at him coldly and said nonchntly,
“She''s already left Tarragon for six years. If she really wanted to leak the organization''s top secrets, she
would have done so long ago. Why would she wait until now? Besides, she''s Holden''s sister and
Micah''s woman. With their guarantee, are you still worried that she would leak secrets and betray her
own brother and lover?”
Artemis'' words might sound harsh, but they hold true nheless.
The higher-ups were left speechless by the statement.
They retreated in a dispirited manner. Artemis'' gaze swept across the hall. He announced nonchntly,
“Let''s put an end to this matter here. Never bring it up again. If you have any dissatisfactions, feel free
to consult me. If I find out that anyone is giving her a hard time in the future, don''t me me for not
showing mercy.”
After saying that, he stood up and walked out of the hall. Holden and Micah exchanged nces before
they trailed after him.
After leaving Prudent Hall, Artemis fished out his mobile phone from his pocket and found Bailey''s
number. Seeing that string of familiar digits, his heart somehow ached.
How should he tell her about the poisoning? She had been so anxious and worried about him.
If she knew he had contracted the incurable Soul Reaper, wouldn''t she drive herself mad with worry?
After standing still for a moment, he eventually deleted the digits he had entered one by one.
“Holden, do you have Mr. Yablon''s contact details?” Holden nodded.
“Yes, do you want it?”
“Indeed. Give it to me.” Holden took out his phone, found Cameron''s number, and passed the gadget to
Artemis.
“Just make the call on my phone.”
With that said, he and Micah took many steps back. Artemis stared at the screen for a few seconds
before he dialed Cameron''s number.
The call was quickly connected. A teasing voice sounded through the speaker, “What''s up? Has the
Soul Reaper inside Artemis kicked in? Fine, I was previously lying to you when I said that the Yablon
family''s prohibited drug wasn''t stolen. Now that I have confirmation that Artemis has indeed been
poisoned, there''s no need to hide it any longer. You''ll all find out soon anyway, so there''s no point in
keeping it a secret.”
“I''m Artemis.” Right after that, there was a muffled thuding from the other end of the phone, as if
something heavy had fallen to the ground.
“You seem quite surprised, Mr. Zayron. Did you just roll off the bed?”
Cameron remained deathly silent. Artemis slowly withdrew the mocking expression on his face and
said seriously, “Mr. Yablon, I''m calling you to ask if there''s an antidote for Soul Reaper.”
“No,” Cameron replied curtly.
“If you''re calling me to ask for an antidote, then you''re mistaken. There is no antidote for Soul Reaper.
For generations, the Yablon family has devoted their heart and soul to searching for a form, but
we''ve never been able to figure it out. I''m afraid even the ones who created the poison might not be
able to concoct an antidote.”
Artemis couldn''t help but let out a bitterugh.
“So you''re saying that my death is now inevitable?”
“Well, in theory, yes. I know you''re worried about, but there''s no need for your concern. She has caught
my attention, and after you''re gone, I''ll be the one to protect her.”
The wry smile on Artemis'' face grew even more intense. Cameron was quite an interesting person. He
was truly genuine.
People considered him cunning and deceitful, but that was probably just a fa?ade he had utilized to
deceive the world.
“Don''t you worry about my woman, Mr. Yablon. You should be well aware of Bailey''s capabilities, as
you''ve known each other for so many years. Who knows, she might even be able to concoct an
antidote.”
Cameron sneered.
“Her medical skills were all passed down to her by Maerlus the Dark Healer, who spent his entire life
researching the antidote for Soul Reaper. Yet, he ultimately died from the toxin. I don''t believe that
Bailey''s expertise in antidotes can surpass her mentor''s.”
“We wouldn''t know until we try it. Since you cannot produce an antidote, Mr. Yablon, I shan''t bother you
any longer. Talk to youter.”
As he said that, Artemis reached out to hang up the call.
“Hold it.” Cameron hurriedly spoke up.
“Artemis, aren''t you curious about the sort of entanglements I have with Bailey?” Artemis paused his
action. He was curious about everything rted to Bailey''s past. However, without her consent, he
would not take it upon himself to pry into her past.
“If I want to know, I can ask Bailey directly. There''s no need to hear it from you. If you have nothing else
to discuss with me, Mr. Yablon, I''ll be hanging up now.”
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“Artemis, I''ve made a request to Bailey. She kicked you to the curb, and I stepped in to save Veronique.
Bailey said she''d rather die with Veronique than abandon you. Yet, you''re incredibly selfish. You''ve
contracted the incurable, and you still intend to tell her, thereby dragging her into this abyss so that she
can die with you. Artemis, you don''t deserve her love.”
Artemis'' body began to tremble slightly. He understood what Cameron was trying to say. It was just an
attempt to provoke him into keeping his condition a secret from Bailey and staying away from her.