Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis)

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 Black Puma were to target his subordinates for poisoning, it would end up becoming 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 Blaze. 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

from me, so I hope that he can find it with Blaze instead.

When a commotion 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. Melanie Strasson, the daughter of the Strasson family known

for their embroidery, has come to visit Mrs. Shurmer. Mrs. Shurmer is personally receiving her.”

The daughter of the Strasson family, Melanie 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 Melanie?

“Has this Melanie 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. Melanie come 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 Melanie and Karina who

were seated across from her.

“Ms. Melanie, you truly are an exquisite and bright lady. 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

classical 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 success both at home and work.”

Melanie 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 relations with the influential families, Melanie would claim that the custom-

made gowns ordered by all the wealthy ladies 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 distinguished lady, it's my honor to personally tailor a gown

for you. I'm glad you like it.”

Waverly laughed vibrantly. “I love it, I love it! I am particularly fond of the Strasson family's embroidery

skills. Otherwise, I wouldn't have chosen you to tailor my daughter's wedding gown. Ms. Melanie, 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, Melanie 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 quite comfortable to wear. At first, I did

consider the Yrina family, but Yrinasion embroidery has completely 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

competition, I hope the Strasson family can emerge victorious. It would add to the glamor of my

daughter's wedding dress, allowing her to bask in its glory too.”

Melanie couldn't stop laughing.

Isn't this going way too smoothly? I thought I would have to go through a lot of trouble to persuade this

old lady.

“Thank you, Mrs. Shurmer, for your support and high regard for Strassonian embroiderers. We will Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

certainly not let you down. However, the outcome of this competition 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 Melanie'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 you come 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 Melanie 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 Melanie'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 the latter's wishes.

“Bay is right. I've always been fair and impartial, judging only by ability. Ms. Melanie, you should just go

ahead and compete 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 collaborate with the Yrina family.”

Melanie's face darkened, while a piercing glint flashed 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 nonchalantly, “As it should be. If there's

nothing else, you two may leave. Sammy, see the guests out.”

The two ladies were rendered speechless.

After the maids forcibly escorted the two ladies 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 place.”

Listening to his mother's anxious words, Bailey felt a warm feeling in her heart.