Chapter 1093
Chapter 1093 Do Not Cross The Line
After finishing her speech, she picked up the red brocade that covered her leg and waved it in front of
him.
"Look, I''ve embroidered my wedding dress with my own hands, eagerly waiting in my boudoir for the
one I love toe and marry me. You are intelligent, open-minded, young, and full of promise. A bright
future awaits you. I am just a small part of the vast sea of life. Please, do not risk your precious life for
me."
Raiden nced at the red silk satin in her hand, then turned and walked towards the door.
"Don''t worry. I won''t interfere with your rtionship with Artemis. I am a perfectionist. I would rather be
alone than settle for less."
At this point, he seemed to sense that something was wrong and added, "Of course, if I ever meet a
woman with whom I believe I don''t have topromise, I would consider settling down."
Bailey couldn''t help butugh.
Finding a woman with whom he doesn''t have topromise... That won''t be an easy task.
However, with Cameron in her life, she still held hope for the future.
Before, Cameron was always clinging to her, insisting that he would marry no one but her.
Now, all he sees and feels is ze,pletely erasing her from his world.
Zaewora.
A certain private manor.
Inside the main house''s study, Artemis leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window, taking a phone call.
It was a call from Simon.
"Artemis, what is really going on between you and Reba? Bailey has been investigating these past
few days. She even asked me about it the day before yesterday. If you truly have an unresolved past
with that woman, it would be best toe clean with Bailey as soon as possible. Women are quite
sensitive about these matters. Don''t wait until she finds out. It will be toote by then."
Artemis furrowed his brows and asked in a deep voice, "What did you tell her when she asked you?"
"I didn''t say anything. I really didn''t say anything. I swear I didn''t say a word."
Artemis asked again, "What has she been doing these past two days?"
"Hmm... I heard she''s been shut in at home, embroidering her wedding gown and refusing visitors.
Most likely, she''s still upset because of what that jerk Sylvester did. He has been pestering her for the
past couple of days, demanding to know Rainie''s whereabouts. Bailey''s fed up, so she''s iming to be
in seclusion and refusing to see anyone."
Seclusion?
A glint shed in Artemis'' eyes.
It''s impossible for that woman to stay at home quietly for more than three days.
She says she''s in seclusion, but there must be more to the story.
"Have Catherine visit the Shurmer family tomorrow to check on her and see how things are going."
Simon let out a sigh. "Do you have anything else to talk about? If not, I''m going to hang up."
Artemis pondered for a moment, then said, "Start preparing the items needed for the wedding now."
"Don''t worry about this. Mom has already instructed me. I started preparing a few days ago, so you can
proceed with the ceremony as soon as you return."
After giving a few more instructions, Artemis finally ended the call.
No sooner had he put down his phone than the door to his study was pushed open. Reba, swaying
her hips, walked in from outside.
"You''ve been in Zaewora for a week now. Haven''t youe up with a n yet?"
Her words were teasing yet devoid of any hint of condescension.
Artemis leaned back in his chair, his sharp eyebrows slightly furrowed, coldly staring at theputer
screen in front of him, his expression inscrutable.
Seeing that he was ignoring her, Reba continued, "It''s even better that you haven''t yet. Now you
can spend more time in Zaewora. Ever since you stepped down, I''ve been longing for some alone time
with you to nurture our bond. Perhaps after spending a month or so with me, you''ll gradually fall for me,
captivated by my charm, and find yourself hopelessly in love with me."
Artemis said coolly, "I haven''t paid much attention to you in the past few years. Do you really think a
few short days could make me fall for you? Reba, I have no intention of being involved with you. I
hope you can respect and love yourself and avoid creating a situation that cannot be undone. Also, do
you truly love me? Is your admiration for me not just dependence? Not just reverence?"
Reba sauntered over to the table, her hands resting on the surface as she leaned in, a captivating
smile ying on her lips. "Dependence, admiration, and adoration are all forms of love," she said.
"If I didn''t care for you, why would I rely on you and admire you? There are plenty of outstanding men
around me, yet it''s you who I can''t get out of my mind. Chief Luther, there was a time when we posed
as a couple to sessfully infiltrate a criminal organization, creating a diversion. During that period, we
were inseparable, practically sharing everything but a bed. Everyone said we had perfect chemistry,
and I felt the same way. Why don''t you pay more attention to me? Perhaps over time, you might find a
connection. I''ve always believed that we are the perfect match."
Artemis subtly stepped back, maintaining a certain distance from her.
A few years ago, in order to carry out a mission against an international crime syndicate, he indeed
posed as a couple with Reba.
During those days, they shared many intimate moments except for sharing a bed, leaving behind a trail
of memories.
If Bailey is determined to investigate, she will surely find some clues.
If she were to confront me with those photos, I would probably have no choice but to reveal my past
identity to her.
When the timees, I''m afraid a disaster will be inevitable.
"Since we were just acting, it''s impossible for us to blur the lines between fiction and reality. Reba,
I''ll say it onest time. Keep your distance, and don''t cross the line."
After hearing his candid words, Reba showed no sign of embarrassment. She smiled and said,
"Well, it depends on whether Bailey can keep her man. I am determined to win you over. If Bailey is
angry with you because of our harmonious past, it proves she doesn''t deserve you. When the time
efforts to pursue you until you finally give in."
Artemis'' gaze gradually darkened, his handsome face tense as if he was suppressing his emotions.
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At that moment, the door swung open, and Ken walked in from outside.
"Mr. Luther, we''ve located Faceless. She''s meeting with ck Puma tonight."
Seizing the opportunity, Artemis stood up and began pacing around the office desk, effectively creating
distance between himself and Reba.
"Have you found out where they are meeting?"
Ken nodded and replied, "It''s at a winery in Xemrich."
"Pull up a map of the area around the winery for me to see, and then look up theyout and defenses
of the winery itself."
"Okay."
After Ken left, Reba spoke up. "I''ll go with you."
Perhaps afraid that he would refuse, she added, "I''ve had numerous encounters with the ck Puma,
and I understand him quite well. If you don''t want to witness a high number of casualties, cooperate
with me. Only by doing so can we minimize the losses."
Artemis fell silent for a moment, but ultimately nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile, on the private jet.
When the ne entered Zaewora, it was already noon the next day.
As Bailey sat in the cabin, embroidering her wedding gown, she turned to her bodyguard standing
quietly beside her and said, "Be as cautious as possible when wend. We can''t afford to reveal our
location."
"Noted."
At that moment, Raiden walked over and said to Bailey, "I just received a message. Interpol will take
action tonight. As for the mission, I can''t find out."