Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis)

Chapter 1037

Chapter 1037 A Reluctant Compromise

With her phone gripped tightly, Bailey's eyes emitted a chilling, murderous intent.

Justin was emotionally distraught, allowing Scarlett to manipulate him.

Bailey began, “Artemis, this...”

Having a more composed view of the situation, Artemis shook his head and sighed. “Even if we could save Zephyr, it's impossible to do it in

such a short time. Scarlett waited until this moment to reveal the kidnapping to Veronique to witness their helplessness and their forced

compromise. Now, if Justin wants to save his son, he may have no choice but to go through with the wedding ceremony with Scarlett.”

Bailey, gritting her teeth, spoke with deliberate enunciation, each word carrying weight. “What's the value of things acquired through force?

They are nothing more than illusions.”

Artemis responded, “Are you attempting to reason with a woman who has lost her mind? It's futile. She only seeks to satisfy her desires, and

the process and outcome hold no significance to her. Besides, she likely already knows that Veronique is still alive and may have guessed what

would happen today. If she doesn't take the initiative, she will be doomed. In today's situation, none of those involved can escape.”

Bailey felt her strength wane, her eyes welling up with tears. “How can Veronique accept this?”

“Sigh!”

In the midst of their conversation, Scarlett had approached Justin.

After Aaron handed Scarlett to Justin and discreetly stepped down from the stage, the pastor began to speak, “Jus—”

But before the pastor could finish his sentence, Justin interrupted with a wave of his hand. “Wait a moment. Before the wedding ceremony

commences, there's something I'd like to share with everyone.”

The previously somewhat noisy banquet hall fell into immediate silence. All eyes turned to Justin, as it was the groom who had spoken.

Scarlett clutched her wedding dress, her eyes brimming with tears.

As she walked down the red carpet, she couldn't help but wonder if Justin would simply proceed with the wedding, and she would release the

child, pretending as if nothing had happened.

However, now that he had called for a halt, she knew that he never truly intended to marry her. He aimed to humiliate her thoroughly and strip

her of any chance of redemption.

Dear Justin, you've chosen to be heartless, so don't blame me for being unjust.

With that thought in mind, Scarlett announced, “I would also like to have a private word with the groom before we proceed with the

ceremony. Since we're already delayed, let's wait a bit longer.”

She leaned close to his ear and whispered, “I know your plan. Don't waste your efforts. You're getting married today, willingly or not. But if

you don't care about that little brat, then ignore what I've said.”

Justin's icy gaze fixed on her. “What do you mean?”

Scarlett offered a cold smile. “You understand it exactly as you think. Your son is in my hands. If the ceremony isn't completed within ten

minutes, you will see his lifeless body.”

Justin's body shook with intense emotion as he stared deeply into Scarlett's eyes, realizing that she was deadly serious. The chilling intent to

kill in her gaze left no room for doubt.

If Zephyr were indeed in her clutches, Justin knew that any attempts to make her life unbearable might result in Zephyr's death.

Why did everything go so wrong? Despite my meticulous planning, how did this woman manage to create such a situation to pressure me?

“Did you always know that I never intended to marry you today?”

The tears in Scarlett's eyes welled up even more. What was once a mere suspicion had now been confirmed from his own mouth, and the

heartache was unbearable.

This wedding, which he had meticulously orchestrated, was entirely devoid of sincerity.

“It was just a precaution. I knew you didn't want to marry me. So, I used your son as leverage to raise the stakes. As I walked down the red

carpet, I felt a tinge of regret. I was afraid that you genuinely wanted to marry me, while here I was, plotting against you. Looking back now,

it's quite amusing. I was absolutely right in what I did, and I'm incredibly grateful that I had the foresight to prepare ahead of time.”

Justin's face became more severe, his expression fraught with tension, teetering on the edge of anger. “Well played, Scarlett,” he said through

clenched teeth, managing a sorrowful and desolate smile.

She hadn't intended to manipulate him, yet the child in her womb was a product of such schemes. What sincerity remained between them?

Since everything depended on careful planning, then so be it.

“Three minutes have already passed, with only seven minutes left. Are you certain you want to waste your time here?” Scarlett inquired.

Justin took a deep breath, suppressing the boiling anger within him, and clenched his teeth. “I suspect you're deceiving me.”

Scarlett took a step back and signaled to her bodyguard standing nearby. “Continue showing Mr. Xuereb what I've prepared for him. Once he's

finished viewing it, we can proceed with the wedding ceremony.”

“Understood.”

The bodyguard stepped onto the stage, blocking the view of the crowd below, then activated the phone in the tray.

Justin's pupils constricted sharply as he saw the photo on the screen—it was indeed Zephyr, covered in bloodstains, confirming that he was

being held hostage.

“I've already sent this photo to Ms. Veronique, Mr. Xuereb. Do as you see fit. But I would advise you not to harbor high hopes; otherwise, Mr.

Zephyr may not rest in peace.”

Justin clenched his fists tightly, repeating the phrase “well played” in a fit of rage.

“Master of ceremonies, pastor, continue with the wedding ceremony.”

After a painful inner struggle, Justin finally capitulated, and the wedding proceeded according to the original plan. He couldn't gamble with

his son's life.

Raiden, seated in the guest area, narrowed his eyes as he observed the unfolding scene. His sister's determination seemed even stronger than

he had anticipated.

The methods she employed to force Justin into compliance remained a mystery, but they were likely unscrupulous.

“I do.”

“I do.”

With the exchange of two “I do's” and rings, the wedding ceremony concluded, officially sealing their union.

The audience below erupted into lively applause and cheers.

However, Justin had no time to bask in the celebrations. After slipping the ring onto Scarlett's finger, he swiftly found a pretext to leave the Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

banquet hall.

Scarlett, on the other hand, watched him depart with a cold smile, firm in her belief that he would never be able to maintain a relationship with

Veronique.

If they dared to rekindle their romance, she would unleash the media to expose Veronique as a shameless home-wrecker. Let's see how she

survives in Hallsbay from now on, Scarlett contemplated.

Outside the banquet hall, as Justin departed, Bailey and Artemis immediately followed him. They converged in the hallway.

“Where are you going?” Bailey inquired, her voice dripping with cool detachment.

She was undoubtedly upset. If it weren't for Justin's lapse in judgment, they wouldn't have fallen into Scarlett's trap.

As a result of completing the wedding ceremony, he and Scarlett were now officially a married couple in the eyes of the world. If he were to

become involved with Veronique again, public perception would inevitably cast her as the other woman.

Justin sensed the underlying hostility in her words and nodded. “I'm going to find Veronique and explain everything to her. I don't want her to

misunderstand.”

“You're being foolish,” Artemis chastised, his expression icy. “You're the groom today, and countless paparazzi are waiting outside. Even if

you manage to evade them, do you honestly believe you can escape Scarlett's spies lurking in the shadows? If you can't shake them off, how

do you think the public will interpret your impulsive decision to meet Veronique?”