Chapter 445
His voice is soft and gentle with a hint of inextricable affection. There''s no sign of the frostiness
mentioned in those rumors flying around out there!
His voice is soft and gentle with a hint of inextricable affection. There''s no sign of the frostiness
mentioned in those rumors flying around out there!
Chloe lifted her gaze slightly and nced at the couple locked in a tight embrace. Then, hugging the
documents to her chest, she rushed out of the office.
As Artemis watched her stagger away, his brows drew together subconsciously. He said solemnly,
“Perhaps your earlier apprehension was justified. I shouldn''t have obsequiously done Jacques West a
favor and ced a jinx like her by my side.”
Bailey smiled as she shook her head and saidfortingly, “He''s the head honcho of Hallsbay''s
political circles. You can currently go about your business without catering to his whims. However, both
of you live in the same city and will inevitably bump into each other quite often. Hence, it wouldn''t be
good to make things tense between you, as that could be detrimental to Luther Group''s future
development.”
“That was my concern back then too, which is why I did as he asked. If his daughter were sensible, I''d
turn a blind eye. However, if she tries to overstep the boundaries, don''t me me for showing no
mercy,” he said with a sneer.
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Noticing that he was about to fly into a rage, she quickly changed the subject. “The Cultural Relics
Bureau called the executive assistant''s office just now. The bureau chief has personally invited you to
be the guardian ambassador for thetest shipment of relics arriving in Hallsbay. He also invited you to
join him in inspecting the cultural relics on the day they arrive.”
He let out a snort ofughter. “Guardian ambassador? What nonsense! If he wants me to make a
donation, he shoulde right out and say it.”
Uh... Okay. Even though that''s their goal, do they have to be so obvious about it?
“Anyway, I''ve already told you about it. It''s up to you whether you go or not. I''ll let you get back to your
work. I''m heading to the coffee shop to meet with Master Gadzinski,” she said.
The news that I''d bought Beauty''s Tear at the auctionst night has spread like wildfire throughout
Hallsbay. Master Gadzinski must''ve probably heard of it by now, but he hasn''t called to ask. Perhaps
his attachment to the ne has waned, or maybe he guessed I bought it for his sake. Even if he
doesn''t mention it, I''ll still find a chance to give him the ne.
He frowned and asked, “Are you okay with going alone? Do you need me to apany you?”
She reached out and pushed him away, then walked toward the door. “I may be pregnant, but it''s not
like I have a broken arm or leg. Just get back to your documents.”
Hearing that, he watched her leave wordlessly.
Later at the coffee shop, Cedric gazed sorrowfully at the magnificent yet exquisite purple diamond
ne before him.
“I never expected to see it again after so long. Just looking at it reminds me of Yara when she was
young. She was such a vibrant soul, and yet—”
Without waiting for him to finishmenting, Bailey grabbed the box back.
“I bought the ne because I wanted to fulfill one of your wishes, not because I wanted to see you
grieving over it. If you insist on moping, there''s no need to give this ne to you.”
He waved his hand in response. “If you don''t want to give it to me, that''s fine. I wasn''t nning on
epting it anyway. You can keep it safe.”
She blinked at him. After ncing at the box, she shifted her gaze back to her master, momentarily at a
loss for words. “I was only joking. I got this for you, so why would I want it?”
With that, she ced the box in front of him again.
Cedric gazed at the ne in the box with a smile, then said slowly, “You''re the disciple who makes
me the proudest, and I''m sure Yara would be happy for me that I have someone to pass on the mantle.
Just think of the ne as a gift from her.”
He reached out and pushed the box back toward her.
Bailey stared at him for a long time. Seeing that he was not merely saying that in jest, she could not
helpughing in disbelief. “We''ve been searching for this ne all because we hoped to make your
dreame true. Who would''ve thought you wouldn''t even care.”
“She''s already gone, and trying to keep her old belongings safe will only make time crawl even slower.
What''s the point of that? Now that I got the chance to see it again in my lifetime and pass it on to my
best disciple, I''m content.”
His response made her furrow her brows slightly. “Why does it sound as though you''re saying yourst
words? Are you hiding something from me?”
Tapping her smartly twice on her head, he responded, “Why, you little brat. How disrespectful of you to
curse your master. You''re not to speak so recklessly anymore.”
She fell silent immediately.
In the study of Tarragon''s branch, Yvette narrowed her eyes at Daniel and uttered through clenched
teeth, “What are you saying? What do you mean an order came from the higher-ups to release
Shannon? She tried to assassinate me and severely wounded your daughter! Who decided to spare
her even after shemitted such a grave crime?”
Daniel looked at her with a conflicted gaze.
New lords, newws. I may have worked for Leo previously, but Tarragon has a new leader now. I can''t
cling to the past and ignore the orders of the current leader.
“It was the leader who got in touch with me. He instructed me to release her. He also said he would
deal with the elders in the headquarters and told me not to worry about it.”
“What?” Yvette eximed, springing up from the couch and staring at Daniel incredulously. “Even I
haven''t met Tarragon''s new leader yet. Why would he personally step in to protect Shannon? Are you
sure you didn''t get fooled by someone impersonating him?”
Daniel''s expression darkened. “Ms. Sullivan, there are some things one can''t say indiscriminately. It''d
be wise to mind what you say. Those in charge at the branches have a special way ofmunicating
with the leader, so it wouldn''t be possible for an outsider to impersonate him.”