Chapter 212
Shouldn''t this tyrant lose his temper after hearing that? He should be rushing home now to convince
Mrs. Luther to cancel the press conference. Why is the plot going in another direction?
“My dear friend, are you sure you heard what I said? I just said Mrs. Luther wanted to announce Ms.
Rhonda''s pregnancy to the public. She also wants to announce your marriage to Ms. Rhonda. The
child in her belly—”
“It is mine for now,” Artemis said tly.
Dwayne was at a loss for words.
“All right. Get out if you have nothing else to say. Don''t get involved in the press conference. Just let my
mother carry it out.” Artemis waved his hand as he would to a fly.
After watching Dwayne leave, Bailey raised her brow as she gazed at Artemis, chuckling. “Are you sure
you''re going to go with my idea? Once Mrs. Luther tells the world that Rhonda is pregnant, everyone
will think the child in her belly is yours. It isn''t that easy being someone who''s cheated on.”
“It doesn''t matter.” As Artemis grabbed her waist, he leaned into her ear and nibbled it.
“Oh, well. As long as it makes you happy. We''ll teach her a good lesson once we prove she''s not Max''s
mother. Let her enjoy her life for now. That way, she can experience the feeling of falling from heaven
to hell.”
That afternoon, Felicity held a press conference at Luther Group''s conference room, announcing to the
world that Rhonda was one month into her pregnancy.
The news was a shock to the upper-ss society.
It was a known fact that Artemis did not like Rhonda. Hence, he had always been indifferent to her for
the past seven years. In fact, no one knew when she would be married into the family.
Just as everyone was making jokes about her, she had secretly lured Artemis to bed her, causing her
to be pregnant with his child. Basically, she had turned her situation around again.
“Mrs. Luther, when will Mr. Luther and Ms. Rhonda''s marriage be held?”
“We are curious. Ms. Rhonda is already bearing the second child. The wedding should be happening
sooner than expected, right?”
Felicity did not have an urate answer to those questions. Thus, she only managed, “Rhonda has
contributed greatly to the Luther family by bearing our family children. I''ve already acknowledged her
as my daughter-inw long ago. As for the wedding, it should be happening soon. I''ll hold another
press conference to announce it.”
Meanwhile, in the living room of the Luther residence, Gerald grabbed the remote control on the coffee
table and turned off the television.
Caridee, who had been sitting beside him, seem rather confused after watching the press conference.
She asked, “Daddy, why is Mommy in a rush to announce Rhonda''s pregnancy? They had just
confirmed her pregnancy. And now, she''s telling it to the world. What exactly is Mommy up to?”
Gerald shook his head with a smile. A sigh escaped his mouth as he said, “That''s because the
daughter-inw I prefer isn''t Rhonda. The future matriarch of the Luther family should be an
international socialite. Rhonda hasn''t reached my standards yet, even if she had borne Artemis a son.
Still, she''s not the ideal candidate I want.”
That piqued Caridee''s interest. She scooted over to Gerald and held his arm, asking curiously, “Rhonda
isn''t your ideal daughter-inw? Then, who''s your ideal daughter-inw? Come on. Tell me.”
Gerald smiled and said gently, “Zoey Shurmer, the eldest daughter of the Shurmer family of Lostaria.
She''s one of the Ten Acimed Socialites. She''s very polished and elegant. Only she is worthy of your
eldest brother.”
Caridee snorted. “Zoey, eh? Your taste is definitely better than Mommy''s. I heard that many princes of
Danontand, Gregan, and other countries want to take Zoey''s hand in marriage to build a connection
through marriage. Unfortunately, she has very high standards and fancies none of them.”
As soon as she finished, she blinked and grinned at Gerald. “Don''t tell me you like Zoey because of
Aunt Waverly? Didn''t you pursue Aunt Waverly when you were younger? She then married the
Shurmer family and gave birth to Zoey. Have you fallen in love with Aunt Waverly so much that you
love her family, too? Is that why you think Zoey''s the ideal daughter-inw for Artemis?”
Gerald red at her. “Nonsense. Your mom''s imagination is going to run wild if she hears this. Besides,
who doesn''t admire anyone when they were younger? So many years have passed. I''ve been married
to your mother for over twenty years, and she''s borne me children. Isn''t that greater than the puppy
love from my younger days?”
Caridee pouted and mumbled, “I''m just kidding. Why do you have to be so fierce?”
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She had finally understood why Felicity wanted to announce Rhonda''s pregnancy.
Felicity had been feeling upset over the fact that Gerald had once pursued Waverly when he was
younger. When Felicity found out Gerald wanted to have a marriage connection with the Shurmer
family, she quickly grabbed hold of Rhonda to prevent Zoey from marrying into the Luther family.
Felicity was determined to make Artemis marry Rhonda, even if the Jefferson family''s background was
not as great as the Shurmer family''s.
“Is this you taking a step back by letting Mommy hold a press conference? Does that mean you''ve
epted Rhonda?”
Gerald massaged his temples and said suggestively, “I''m afraid I have no choice but to ept Bailey if
I reject Rhonda. I''d rather your brother marry Rhonda instead of Bailey. Perhaps I''m not fortunate
enough to have Zoey be my daughter-inw.”
In the meantime, Rhonda was leaning against the bed and rubbing her t belly in the room.
The fact that Artemis isn''t objecting to Mrs. Luther holding a press conference shows he has silently
epted the child in my belly as his. That also means I have made the Luther family believe I''m
bearing their child.
Suddenly, someone kicked the door open with a loud bang.
It gave Rhonda a shock. As she lifted her gaze, she saw Maxton storming into the room.
A murderous look fleeted across her eyes.
Maxton walked straight to the side of her bed and red at her, hissing, “Didn''t you say you love me?
Why do you have to get pregnant again? Do you want to give birth to another son to fight for the family
assets with me?”
Rhonda was speechless.
Clearly, she did not understand what he was moring about. After being momentarily stunned, she
reached out and held Maxton''s arm. “Max, why would you think that? Isn''t it great that I''m giving you a
baby brother? You two can keep each otherpany in the future.”
Maxton harrumphed.
Truth was, Maxton had given Zayron a call and discovered that Artemis had not slept with Rhonda a
month ago.
I knew it. Ratemis has fallen head over heels for Bailey. How could he sleep with this woman?
“Fine. You can give birth to him, but you have to swear to Grandpa and Grandma that he''ll never take
my inheritance in the future.”
Rhonda slowly clenched her fist, and her gaze gradually turned frosty. She questioned through gritted
teeth, “Maxton, he''s your brother. How could you be so hostile to him?”
Maxton twitched his lips. Hah. I''m finally seeing her vicious side. Looks like my n is effective. I''m
sure she''ll attack me if I agitate her. This time, I''m going to get proof and make her get jailed for the rest
of her life.
“His presence is basically an act of taking my inheritance from me. Isn''t it only right that I''m hostile
toward him? There''s no such thing as familial affection in wealthy families, let alone brotherly love and
rtionships. There''s only profit. I won''t hesitate to get rid of him if he dares to covet my possessions.”
With that, he turned around and shot out of the room.
Rhonda was so mad that she threw two punches into the bed.
That d*amned b*stard!