Chapter 891


    Chapter 891 Counterattack


    He was an immensely charismatic man, upying a lofty position of power, blessed with both


    handsomeness and wealth.


    Above all else, he had profound affection and utmost respect for Caridee.


    Astrid was stirred by such deep fondness, and it ignited a fierce jealousy within her. Nevertheless, the


    realization that it was Astrid herself, blossoming with joy in his embrace at this moment, not Caridee,


    appeared to bestow a sense of calm upon her heart.


    Given the chance, she held a genuine desire to have him all to herself for a lifetime.


    This was what Caridee owed her.


    “Veikko, do you truly hold no disdain for me? I''m no longer pure; I''ve been vited by someone else,”


    Astrid uttered, her words a relentless refrain over the past day and night.


    Upon hearing her, the man would offer in a gentle tone, “No.”


    The sensation of being cherished by him gratified Astrid''s vanity immensely.


    A glint of wintry chill flickered within Veikko''s hawk-like eyes. Were it not for his need for this woman to


    confront Shaun, he would certainly have entertained thoughts of casting her into the crocodile pond.


    To be candid, what he had experienced with that man in the past paled inparison to this. This


    woman had redefined hisprehension of the term “cheap.”


    “Don''t worry. Get some sleep and be careful not to wear yourself thin,” said Veikko.


    Astrid''s eyes shifted, a gleam of calction dancing within her gaze. In the following moment, she


    yfully began to pat his chest.


    In the next moment, she began to yfully pat his chest.


    “I don''t believe you. You might assert that you don''t despise me, but there''s a chance you harbor strong


    detestation deep within. To validate your ims, you must sleep with me. Only then will I be convinced


    of your sincerity.”


    Veikkopressed his lips tightly.


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    If it were Caridee in Astrid''s shoes today, having suffered such a grave injustice, she would likely turn a


    blind eye to me. Furthermore, she might distance herself from me. A counterfeit always remains just


    that—artificial and contrived. This is something Caridee could never grasp, not even in a lifetime.


    After a beat of silence, his voice quivering slightly, he proimed, “Very well, I''ll prove it to you right


    now.”


    Despite his words, his hand stealthily reached for themunicator resting on the bedside table.


    Swiftly, heposed a text message and sent it.


    Momentster, the room''s door was flung open, and the bodyguard hurried in from the outside. “Mr.


    Veikko, there''s a situation at the headquarters— Uh, it appears my timing is rather inconvenient.”


    As he finished speaking, he turned around and left.


    Veikko gently extricated himself from the clutches of the vile woman in his arms and rose from the bed.


    “You take some rest first. I''ll step out to assess the situation and return to keep youpany.”


    With that, he departed the room without a backward nce.


    Seeing this, Astrid clenched her teeth with fierce determination.


    We were so close! Of all the times to show up, the bodyguard had to barge in at the most crucial


    moment. D*mn it!


    However, upon reflection, a sense of relief washed over her.


    It''s clear that this man wants me. It''s only a matter of unfortunate timing that we were disrupted. When


    another opportunity arises, I''ll do it all over again. One day, I''ll undoubtedly get what I want. I refuse to


    believe that these “coincidental” interruptions will thwart my attempts forever!


    As Astrid raised her gaze, her eyesnded on the wall clock adorning the opposite wall. It was already


    ten in the morning. The realization that she hadn''t yet responded to Shaun struck her, prompting her to


    hastily rise and make her way to the bathroom.


    After dialing the number, she lowered her voice and said, “Some unexpected things happenedst


    night. I know you waited through the night, and you''re upset. However, giving in to anger won''t serve


    any purpose. We''re partners, and I won''t tolerate bearing the brunt of your temper.”


    Shaun''s icy chuckle reverberated over the phone. “You naive fool. Could it be you''ve taken a liking to


    that little b*stard? Let me warn you, a fake will always a fake. The truth will inevitably emerge. It''s in


    your best interest not to delude yourself.”


    His words felt like a resounding p to the back of Astrid''s head.


    Indeed, I''m nothing but a sham. It might remain hidden for a day, two days, or three, but what about a


    year, two years, or three? Sooner orter, I''ll be exposed. What good cane of it then?


    “I understand; your reminder is unnecessary. Regarding the photographs you want, give me a few


    more days to devise a n for acquiring them. Once I have them in my possession, I''ll forward them to


    you,” Astrid responded.


    In a deep tone, Shaun stated, “There''s no need. The businesswork of the Carter family has been


    thrown into chaos. I need to return to the family. Before my departure, I must eliminate that little


    troublemaker. Find a way to lure him out of the Saviors. When the timees, lead him into the trap


    I''ve set. Once I''ve apprehended him, I''ll uphold my end of the bargain and deliver Caridee to you, just


    as I''ve promised.”


    At the mention of Caridee, the intensity of hatred in Astrid''s eyes grew even more profound. The


    purpose of her journey, seeking vengeance against Caridee, remained firmly etched in her mind.


    She hadn''t forgotten the purpose of her journey - to seek revenge on Caridee.


    “All right, it''s a deal then. I''ll lure Veikko into your trap, and in return, you''ll surrender Caridee to me.”


    Shaun acknowledged with a hum.


    In the adjacent study, Veikko grasped the monitor, capturing every utterance exchanged between the


    two individuals.


    Ha... Bailey''s strategy is remarkably effective. The mere hint of turmoil and that jerk bes agitated.


    nning to set up a trap for me? Fine. I''ll respond with a counterattack. The time hase for me to


    settle ounts with him.


    Inside the room at the research base, Bailey answered her phone. It was a call from Veikko.


    “Mm. If he bes restless, that works in our favor. The n will likely be put into motion within the


    next few days. Once he takes action, we''ll have an opportunity to apprehend him,” Bailey stated.


    “Thank you. Without your suggestion, who knows how long we would''ve had to wait for that guy to


    reveal his hand.”


    Bailey let out a soft chuckle, “Caridee is my sister-inw. It''s my responsibility to save her. Why are you


    thanking me?”


    The man on the other end of the line uttered nothing in response.


    Recognizing theck of a response, Bailey promptly ended the call.


    Just as she was about to casually toss her phone onto the couch, another call arrived. ncing at the


    screen, she saw that it was a call from Juliana.


    After a brief moment of contemtion, she ultimately swiped her finger to ept the call.


    Given the unusual circumstances, they shouldn''t have beenmunicating at a time like this.


    Bailey worried that she might divulge the conspiracy theory regarding the Hoffman family''s upheaval—


    something she couldn''t easily resist sharing.


    “What is it?” Bailey asked upon answering the call.


    “Master, I have a favor to ask of you. Can you help me find out where Tucker has confined Archie? My


    intuition tells me that he has the capability to ruin the highly ssified information in Sofie''s


    possession.”


    Bailey arched her eyebrows, intrigued.


    This young woman has endured a great deal of adversity, yet she has managed to carve out her own


    path. It''s rather remarkable that she''s able to find a way out of this tangled mess. It shows that the


    guidance she''s received throughout the years has not been without merit. Pinpointing Archie is the


    pivotal juncture; in this aspect, she has already outmaneuvered Tucker. At the very least, that fool didn''t


    foresee this oue. Presently, his preupation revolves around taking Sofie down with him. If only


    he was as smart as Juliana, he might have considered targeting Archie.


    When her trail of thought ended there, Bailey said to Juliana, “Julie, even if you seed in having


    Archie destroy the document in Sofie''s possession, it won''t automatically grant you the ability to wrest


    control from Tucker. He''s not a suitable leader for the family. If the Hoffman family remains under his


    jurisdiction, there''s bound to be significant upheaval within a couple of years.”


    Juliana clenched her teeth, her tone resolute and deep. “Then I''ll oppose him, fighting until I seize that


    power. Master, I don''t see any alternative path except standing alongside my family.”


    After a moment of contemtion, Bailey proposed, “You also have the option to distance yourself from


    your family and seek your own happiness.”


    “No, what I desire now is to either survive or perish together with the Hoffman family.”


    Bailey let out a silent sigh.


    I knew this would happen. If she were to discover that Zeke and Huntley had betrayed the Hoffman


    family, she might resent them for the rest of her life.


    “Master, please help me. At present, only Archie holds the key to resolving this situation.”