Chapter 405


    The Hoffman family was the biggest and most mysterious family in Adrune and had ruled over Epea for


    centuries. Once Juliana wielded real power, she would be one of the most powerful people in the world.


    Thus, Bailey approved of her return.


    Her years of experience taught her one thing—only those in power were able to protect their loved


    ones and do whatever they wanted.


    The doorbell rang right when Bailey sent a message to Juliana.


    It was a curt text: Have a safe trip.


    After the message was sent, she tossed her phone onto the coffee table and went to the doorway to


    open the door.


    “Bailey, you lied to me!”


    The sight of her sister-inw at the door caused Bailey to massage her brows in exasperation.


    Ugh, I''m going to have a headache. I''ve just sent one away, and another one is here.


    “When did I lie to you?”


    “You promised to get me Legendary Racer''s autograph, but she didn''t evene to Hallsbay, let alone


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    join thepetition!”


    Bailey let out a helpless sigh. “How do you know she''s not at Hallsbay? Not joining thepetition


    doesn''t mean she''s not here, get it?”


    Caridee blinked. “Is she here? You''re not lying to me, right?”


    Feeling amused, Bailey pped her head. “I promise you''ll get Adhira''s autograph that day.”


    Caridee sighed in relief and took Bailey''s arm. Beaming, she said, “Bailey, you''re the best!”


    Right after she spoke, footsteps sounded in the corridor outside.


    They both looked up.


    Caridee bore a lovestruck expression when she got a clear look at the person.


    “Oh, he''s so handsome. I-Is heing toward us?”


    Bailey nced at her before turning to look at Veikko. Oh, no. Caridee is a pampered socialite, so she


    cannot resist someone as handsome as Veikko. That''s precisely why handsome young men are


    popr in the entertainment industry. Girls just swoon at the sight of them.


    Veikko''s ck outfit made him look more handsome than ever.


    He also looked manly as he received vigorous training all year long.


    Did Caridee fall in love with him at first sight? Please don''t... If he steals her heart, Ratemis will kill me!


    One was a malicious young assassin who reeked of blood, and the other was a sheltered youngdy


    who grew up without any worries.


    If sparks flew between them, they would end up being on parallel lines that would never intersect with


    each other.


    “Maxton, Zayron, your Aunt Caridee is here. Bring her to the study now.”


    Caridee rolled her eyes in exasperation. “I have only taken one look at yourckey. Why are you so


    nervous? I wasn''t nning on seducing him.”


    After she said that, a shocking thought popped up in her mind. Her eyes widened incredulously as she


    asked, “B-Bailey, don''t tell me you have a kept man without Artemis'' knowledge... Mmph...”


    Bailey hurriedly covered her mouth and dered, “Stop talking nonsense. If your brother hears this,


    he''ll kill me!”


    Caridee blinked before reaching out to pry her hand off. “It turns out you''re scared of Artemis, huh?”


    Bailey was speechless.


    Yes, I''m afraid of Artemis. In fact, I''m terrified of him. I''m scared he''ll pin me in bed and force me to stay


    there for seven days in a row.


    She wasn''t exaggerating, for Artemis was perfectly capable of doing that.


    “Who is he, Bailey? If you refuse to tell me who he is, I''ll tell Artemis you have a kept man.”


    Bailey shot her a re.


    I knew it. The Luthers may look innocent, but they are full of tricks.


    “My sworn brother. Don''t talk nonsense,” she warned.


    “What is his name?” Caridee asked.


    “Veikko.”


    Oh, Veikko. Caridee blinked twice. What a nice name. I like it.


    Bailey pushed her into the living room and mmed the door shut.


    “Why did youe?”


    Veikko nced at her and asked, “I heard Dexter isn''ting back and wants you to join the


    “Yes, he can''t make it back in time and asked me topete on his behalf. Why don''t you do that


    instead?”


    Bailey didn''t want to steal the limelight, anyway.


    Hearing that, Veikko spun on his heels and left. “I''m not used to people staring at me like I''m a monkey


    in the zoo.”


    Bloody hell! He''s insulting me indirectly!


    “By the way, what about the thing I told you to investigate? What did you find?”


    “The Hoffman family is currently at Sunny Resort in the south of the city. Sebastian is locked up there,


    too. However, you shouldn''t act recklessly. The resort is the Hoffman family''s base, so it is heavily


    guarded. If you were to go alone, you might be able toe and go as you like, but it will be hard to


    escape since you have to take Sebastian with you.”


    Bailey narrowed her eyes at his words.


    Hopefully, Juliana''s return can allow Sebastian toe back safely.


    s, she was bound to be disappointed. After all, she didn''t know that Sebastian''s biological father,


    Holden, had unfinished business with the Hoffman family.


    ...


    Juliana alighted from her car when they arrived at Sunny Resort.


    At once, dozens of bodyguards d in ck outfits formed two lines and greeted her, “Ms. Juliana.”


    Juliana''s lips curved when she saw the grand wee.


    This is just the beginning. Once I gain full control of the Hoffman family, all forces in Adrune will have to


    bow at my feet.


    Raymond came down the stairs and chuckled. “You keep your promise by showing up in three days.”


    Juliana blinked and raised her brow. “I have no choice as my nephew is with you, Mr. Raymond. Now


    that I''m here as promised, can you release Sebastian?”


    Raymond gave a dismissive wave. “There''s no hurry. He''s part of the Hoffman family, and I''d like to


    spend more time with him. I''ll ask someone to send him home when we leave.”


    Juliana sneered inwardly.


    As she expected Raymond not to release Sebastian that easily, she wasn''t that disappointed at his


    response.


    “All right. We''ll do it your way. Where is Sebastian? I''ll go take a look at him.”


    Since she agreed without kicking up a fuss, Raymond didn''t make things difficult for her. He ordered a


    maid,” Bring Ms. Juliana to the guest room so she can see Mr. Sebastian.”


    “Yes.”


    After watching them leave, the middle-aged man beside Raymond asked, “Holden didn''t take action


    after receiving the finger. Was my prediction wrong?”


    Raymond snorted icily. “They are cing their hopes on Juliana and won''t take action.”


    “What should we do?”


    “Make sure Juliana doesn''t get to contact the outside world. That way, they will panic and fight with


    each other. Also, tighten the security on the bast*rd. We don''t want to let Juliana take advantage of the


    situation to save him.”


    “Got it.”


    ...


    The Shurmer residence was rather lively and noisy.


    Zoey got her phone and left the living room.


    She came to a stop in a gazebo in the garden and nced at the bodyguard in ck who summoned


    her. Frowning, she asked, “What is it?”


    “Ms. Zoey, I just received a tipoff from a friend who works for the racing association. It is rted to


    Bailey.”