Chapter 668
Chapter 668 Mistake
Meanwhile, Zeke was standing outside the unremarkable mansion and staring at it with his eyes
darkened.
We have neglected Sofie''s existence.
She had switched the girls at birth and caused Bailey so much harm. The Shurmer family was
supposed to hate her. Unfortunately, everything that had happened recently had caused her to
inadvertently slip their minds.
It wasn''t until the truth had gradually been revealed that they realized she was the mastermind.
She had returned to Hallsbay with the goal of wreaking havoc.
Due to the repeated obstacles they had been facing, they had ended up forgetting about her. It had
created an opening for her to strike, which she had taken full advantage of.
Just as he was lost in thought, a bodyguard d in ck approached.
“Mr. Shurmer, the men inside are resisting fiercely. They seemed to have been ordered to do so. Even
though we offered to spare their lives in return for their surrender, they refused to submit.”
As Zeke gathered his thoughts, a curious glint shed across his eyes as his gaze fell upon the
building before him.
Why are they resisting to the end? She should be well aware that there''s no escape now that I''m here
unless...
His eyes glistened abruptly when a particr scenario emerged in his mind.
“Send men to form a perimeter with a two-kilometer radius. Make sure no one gets through.”
“Um...” In a dilemma, the bodyguard rified in a trembling voice, “M-Mr. Shurmer, I''m worried that we
would cause a ruckus by locking down this high-end neighborhood. There would be trouble if our use of
weapons ended up unsettling someone from the government.”
Giving him the side-eye, Zeke barked, “I''ll bear all the consequences, so what are you afraid of? Hurry
up and get it done.”
“B-But the perimeter is just too big. We don''t have enough resources. Since the bulk of our forces has
been sent as reinforcements to Ms. Jefferson, we don''t have enough left toplete the task.”
The frown on Zeke''s face deepened, as the limited men at his disposal had be an impediment to
his n.
Just as he was lost in a dilemma, a deep voice suddenly rang out from behind. “I''ve brought some men
over to help. If you don''t mind, you''re wee to deploy them ordingly.”
Turning around in reflex, Zeke was surprised to see Raiden standing about ten meters away from him.
It had never crossed his mind that thetter would appear at a time like this. His men probably consist
of people from the special forces. Is it really a good idea to use them for a personal matter?
As if he could read Zeke''s mind, Raiden walked over and exined, “They''re not from the special
forces; they''re elite warriors that I have personally trained. The special training they have gone through
gave them a keen sense of smell, making them good trackers.”
With a cocked brow, Zeke asked curiously, “Do you also think that she''s no longer in the mansion?”
Raiden nodded. “Sofie is an extremely crafty woman. She''s well aware that she stands no chance
against Artemis, so she''ll definitely have an escape n in the works. Once I learned that you have
surrounded her, I knew that you would have inadvertently scared her away. That''s the reason I left
behind the forces in the outskirts and came to provide assistance. Unfortunately, I arrived toote.” He
then threw the mansion a nce. “Don''t get your hopes up. Since she had her escape nned, it
means that she was well prepared. You might not be able to find her even if you searched within the
perimeter.”
Zeke nodded in agreement. “We have no choice but to try. If we can''t locate her, it only means that her
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time hasn''te yet. We''ll just have to figure out another way to capture her.”
“All right.”
Meanwhile, Bailey was almost frozen to death in an abandoned factory.
As she still hadn''t fully recovered from her recent miscarriage, a chilly breeze would be too much for
her to endure, let alone having her body covered in ice and snow.
Without a doubt, Yvette was a vicious woman.
Nheless, Bailey was relieved that Artemis didn''t lose control of his emotions. Otherwise, their n
would have gone to waste.
They had put in so much effort and paid such a heavy price. It would be a shame if they couldn''t
resolve the matter that very day.
They would then have to face endless danger from the shadows.
Bailey would rather be tormented by the freezing conditions over enjoying a brief respite of warmth.
As long as they could capture Yvette and Sofie together, no price was too high to pay.
Meanwhile, inside a small warehouse nearby, Edmund was tied to a horizontal beam. From where he
was being held, he had a clear view of the suffering Bailey.
The sight triggered increasingly dark thoughts within his mind.
What the f*ck is Artemis doing? How can he allow Bailey to freeze in the snow like that? Doesn''t he
know that she''s still weak from her recent miscarriage? At the rate she''s going, her bones will be
permanently damaged. She''ll suffer debilitating arthritis for life even if she manages to subsequently
recover. Have I made a mistake? Should I never have handed Bailey to him?
Before meeting Artemis, Bailey had enjoyed a carefree life where no one dared to offend ory a finger
on her.
Unfortunately, things changed after she had gotten to know him. Thedies vying for his attention
would mount incessant attacks on her.
Bailey had to spend a massive amount of effort to eliminate her enemies, including losing the baby she
was carrying.
And now, she had to suffer irreparable damage inflicted upon her body.
All of this would never have happened if she hadn''t met Artemis. If she hadn''t returned to the country,
wouldn''t she still be enjoying her carefree life overseas?
With a flick of his palm, a sharp de slipped out of his sleeve and fell into his hand.
While carefully cutting through the rope that bound his wrists, he prayed that everything would end
swiftly so that Bailey''s suffering would be alleviated.
Inside the warehouse next door, Artemis was keeping an eye on his watch and gradually stood up
when it was time to make his move.
“I need to leave immediately. I''ve something else to deal with. Let''s get this over and done with.”
He strode out the door the moment he finished.
Yvette followed him at once and asked, “Leader, are you really going to kill Bailey with your own
hands?”
Giving Yvette the side-eye, Artemis shed an indiscernible smile. “Didn''t you call me here due to your
fear of death? Isn''t my presence enough to show that I approve of your n and willmit the act in
your stead?”
Yvette was rendered speechless, as she had nned to torture Bailey for a while longer.