Chapter 1068
Chapter 1068 Do You Want Me to Pull Strings For You
Um...
Bailey scratched her nose gently.
Fine. I do have an ulterior motive. If Cameron were to go to Zaewora, Artemis''s safety would be more
secure.
Even though Artemis was poisoned by Soul Reaper and was now immune to all poisons, his
subordinates were still ordinary humans.
If ck Puma were to target his subordinates for poisoning, it would end up bing a significant
problem.
However, it would be a different story if Cameron were to go there. As an expert in all kinds of toxins,
he was extremely capable when it came to protecting Artemis.
“Um, fine. I admit that I have an agenda. Instead of aimlessly searching, wouldn''t it be better to resort
to some unconventional methods? In the vast sea of humanity, perhaps one day you will find ze. It
could take a year or even longer, like three to five years. I feel this is such a waste of time. Instead of
searching aimlessly, you might as well—”
“Enough,” Cameron interrupted her impatiently. “I''m leaving for Zaewora first thing tomorrow. You can
save your breath.”
Looking at the mobile screen that was showing the cut-off video call, Bailey silently smiled.
Cameron is not a sinful man. May the heavens treat him kindly. He couldn''t find the love he desired
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from me, so I hope that he can find it with ze instead.
When amotion echoed from the direction of the main house, she instinctively looked up.
As shadows crisscrossed, she seemed to catch a glimpse of a familiar figure.
Karina? Why is she here?
When she saw a housekeeper moving about in the yard, she lowered her head and asked, “Do we
have guests at home?”
The housekeeper respectfully said, “Ms. Mnie Strasson, the daughter of the Strasson family known
for their embroidery, hase to visit Mrs. Shurmer. Mrs. Shurmer is personally receiving her.”
The daughter of the Strasson family, Mnie Strasson?
She had heard of the name before. The Shurmer family doesn''t have much dealings with the Strasson
family, so why is Mother lowering herself to meet with someone as junior as Mnie?
“Has this Mnie visited the Shurmer family before?”
The maid pondered for a moment, then shook her head, saying, “No. I''ve been with the Shurmer family
for three years, and I''ve never seen Ms. Mniee for a visit. However, I''ve heard that the gowns
Mrs. Shurmer has been wearing in recent years were all tailored by Strassonian embroiderers. She''s
quite fond of their embroidery work.”
Bailey gave a cold, mocking smile.
So when they failed to win me over, they decided to switch tactics by cozying up to my mother instead.
Do they really think that by pleasing my mother, they can turn the situation around? They''re just too
naive.
Inside the main house''s living room, Waverly sat in the main seat, smiling at Mnie and Karina who
were seated across from her.
“Ms. Mnie, you truly are an exquisite and brightdy. They say the waters of Yiefmery have amazing
nurturing properties. The sight of you is a testament to that statement. You are the epitome of the
ssical beauty, one that seemed to have stepped right out of a painting. To my knowledge, the gowns
I''ve been wearing for the past two years were all made by you. Truly, the beauty of the person matches
the beauty of the embroidery. You are skillful and talented, achieving sess both at home and work.”
Mnie was surprised and overjoyed to find that Waverly held her in such high regard.
However, the person who had been making gowns for Waverly the past two years was not her.
As for who it was, she wasn''t sure, but it was likely one of the embroiderers from the embroidery
workshop.
In order to maintain good rtions with the influential families, Mnie would im that the custom-
made gowns ordered by all the wealthydies were made by her even if they weren''t.
She never expected it to be of great help to her then.
I shouldn''t let my stroke of good fortune go to waste.
“Mrs. Shurmer, you''re too kind. As you''re a distinguisheddy, it''s my honor to personally tailor a gown
for you. I''m d you like it.”
Waverlyughed vibrantly. “I love it, I love it! I am particrly fond of the Strasson family''s embroidery
skills. Otherwise, I wouldn''t have chosen you to tailor my daughter''s wedding gown. Ms. Mnie, I
have a lot of faith in Strassonian embroiderers, so you had better not let me down. Money is not an
issue. I am prepared to spend hundreds of millions to create a unique wedding dress. For the fabric,
let''s go with ice silk. As for the thread, use gold. I''ll have the goldsmith prepare enough materials. Feel
free to use them.”
Upon hearing Waverly begin to discuss the selection of materials for the wedding dress, Mnie felt a
huge sense of relief.
“Mrs. Shurmer, do you mean that you''ll be entrusting the tailoring of Ms. Bailey''s wedding dress to the
Strasson family?”
Waverly smiled and said, “That''s what I have in mind. After all, the gowns I''ve been wearing these
years are all from the Strasson family. I''m used to it, and they''re quitefortable to wear. At first, I did
consider the Yrina family, but Yrinasion embroidery haspletely fallen from grace and is inferior to
Strassonian embroidery. My daughter''s wedding dress should be the best ever. I''ve also heard that the
Bureau of Intangible Cultural Heritage is interested in promoting the Strasson family. In this
daughter''s wedding dress, allowing her to bask in its glory too.”
Mnie couldn''t stopughing.
Isn''t this going way too smoothly? I thought I would have to go through a lot of trouble to persuade this
olddy.
“Thank you, Mrs. Shurmer, for your support and high regard for Strassonian embroiderers. We will
certainly not let you down. However, the oue of thispetition lies in the hands of Ms. Bailey. We
hope that she—”
“Do you want me to pull some strings for you?”
The teasing voice of Bailey from the doorway interrupted Mnie''s speech.
Everyone in the room stood up at once.
Waverly took a few steps forward and firmly grasped Bailey''s arm. She spoke in a soft and warm voice.
“Didn''t I tell you to rest in the room? Why did youe out again? You need to take care of yourself.
Don''t forget that you''re not well.”
“I''m fine. I heard we have guests, so I came over to have a look.”
As she finished speaking, she lifted her head to look at Mnie across from her. With an indiscernible
smile, she said, “My mother has always been fair and just. She would never show favoritism.”
“If you beat the Yrina family fair and square manner, I assure you that the Strasson family will be known
as the best in the field of embroidery. If the opposite were to happen, I won''t consider the Strasson
family.”
The smile on Mnie''s face faltered. Bailey''s words were like a bucket of cold water poured over her,
instantly extinguishing the burning excitement she felt.
“Mrs. Shurmer, why don''t...”
She attempted to persuade Waverly to intercede on her behalf and convince Bailey to change her
mind.
However, Waverly was not a fool. Seeing her daughter''s firm attitude and the hidden anger in her tone,
she would naturally not go against thetter''s wishes.
“Bay is right. I''ve always been fair and impartial, judging only by ability. Ms. Mnie, you should just go
ahead andpete with the Yrina family. If you win, I''ll entrust you with my daughter''s wedding dress.
If you lose, we''ll have no choice but to coborate with the Yrina family.”
Mnie''s face darkened, while a piercing glint shed in her eyes.
I can''t believe how spinless Mrs. Shurmer is. Just one word from Bailey, and she changes her attitude.
Suddenly, Karina, who had been silent all along, interjected, “Both of you are right, Mrs. Shurmer.
Competitions should be decided by ability, not by other means. Please rest assured that the Strasson
family will definitely bring out our very best and go all out. We will not betray the faith you have in us.”
A hint of mockery appeared on Bailey''s face as she said nonchntly, “As it should be. If there''s
nothing else, you two may leave. Sammy, see the guests out.”
The twodies were rendered speechless.
After the maids forcibly escorted the twodies out, Waverly asked quizzically, “Bay, does the Strasson
family have a grudge against you? If they do, there''s no need to show them any respect. We''ll just
sever ties with them right now. If they''ve been bullying you, there''s no need to say anything more. I''ll
get your brother to put them in their ce.”
Listening to his mother''s anxious words, Bailey felt a warm feeling in her heart.