Jaw-Dropping Son-in-Law
Chapter 68

Chapter 68

S-She's challenging me!

She's blatantly challenging and provoking me!

Caridee had never suffered such treatment before, so she raised her hand and was prepared to giveBailey a harsh slap.

Naturally, Bailey wasn't going to just stand still and take it. However, she didn't try to stop Carideeeither. Instead, she turned her body to the side and managed to dodge the incoming slap.

Hitting air, Caridee became even more enraged.

She stepped forward and was planning to give Bailey another slap. But the moment she raised herhand, she was pulled back by someone.

That someone was not Bailey, but...

Caridee stared at her brother in disbelief. Gritting her teeth, she huffed, “Artemis, are you really goingto protect this outsider? She dirtied the Chivers family's bloodline and has Uncle Yoel and AuntGwendolyn wrapped around her finger. How could you choose to protect someone like this?”

Artemis put in some force and threw her to the couch. In an icy tone, he uttered, “I don't mind you beinga spoiled brat, but I will not allow you to act so unreasonably. Now tell me, where did you learn to actlike such a shrew? Or perhaps, did someone instigate you to do this?”

Caridee pursed her lips and sat up halfway by supporting her weight on her elbow. She shot daggers atBailey and spat, “You vile vixen! Not only did you manage to make Edmund fawn all over you, butyou're aiming for my brother now? You'd better pray your luck stays, or I'll make sure your reputation isin tatters before forcing you out of Hallsbay.”

Bailey sighed softly.

My, my, seems like she has been seriously brainwashed by Rhonda. If this continues, it will be the endof such an outstanding student. But I guess I shouldn't be too bothered by it. After all, what she willbecome in the future and how her character will be has nothing to do with me.

“Well, since Ms. Caridee hates my design so much, I won't force it on you then.”

She then turned to look at Dwayne. “Mr. Derning, could I trouble you to throw the design draft into theshredder for me? All right now, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving then. Goodbye.”

Artemis didn't stop her. After Bailey left, he grabbed the design draft from the coffee table and threw itin Caridee's face.

“Take a look at it yourself. If you still think the dress is below your expectation, then I have nothing elseto say. I will also stop handling your coming-of-age ceremony and have Simon take over.”

Caridee retrieved the drawing warily and took a closer look at it. At once, she was stunned.

“This is so beautiful! I've never seen such an elegant yet modern design of a coming-of-age ceremonydress before! Is this... is this really Bailey's design?”

Artemis waved his hand and said coldly, “Take this drawing and leave. The only reason she agreed tocome up with a design for you was because of Edmund. Her sincerity in drawing the design of thedress was obvious for all to see, but since you don't like it, feel free to throw it away.”

Feeling slightly embarrassed, Caridee turned to look at Dwayne and muttered, “I-Is this really Bailey'sdesign?”

Dwayne rolled his eyes at her. In a helpless tone, he said, “Maybe you shouldn't have jumped the gunso soon, Ms. Caridee. You were filled with disdain for the design draft just moments ago, but now

you're in love with it? This is indeed Bailey's design. If Jessica really had such capabilities, she wouldhave been famous long ago. Why wait until now?”

Caridee pursed her lips. She was indeed in love with the design. The moment she laid eyes on it, sheknew this was the perfect dress for her.

To have such a fashionable yet elegant outfit is a rarity. If I really wear this to my coming-of-ageceremony, I'll definitely be the center of attention.

But... this is Bailey's design... Do I really have the guts to wear a dress designed by that notoriousb*tch? If I wear it, will everyone laugh at me after they're done admiring it?

After leaving Artemis' office, Caridee bumped into Jessica.

“Jessica, are you okay?”

Jessica glanced at the design draft in Caridee's hand. She forced out a bitter smile and said, “Ms.Caridee, it seems like you have accepted Bailey, huh? Are you going to let her off after she druggedyour future sister-in-law and caused her obscene photos to spread everywhere?”

“No, of course not!” Caridee refuted. “I won't let Bailey off this easily. Not only is she trying to dirty theChivers family's bloodline by claiming that her son is my cousin's child, but she also schemed againstRhonda. I will never let her off!”

A look of surprise spread across Jessica's face as she stared at Caridee in disbelief. “What did you justsay, Ms. Caridee? Bailey's trying to dirty the Chivers family's bloodline? Are you saying the stillbornchild she gave birth to back then is still alive?”

“Yeah, that's right.” Caridee gritted her teeth. “She bribed Justin to tamper with the paternity test andmanaged to deceive my uncle and aunt. But don't you worry, Jessica. I'll definitely come up with a way

to expose her true colors and force her to leave Hallsbay.”

Jessica flashed her a smile.

That b*tch, Bailey! I can't believe she's using an Illegitimate child to try and cozy up to the Chiverses.Hmph! I'll be looking forward to the day when she's brought to reckoning.

“Ms. Caridee, could you lend me the design draft for a couple of days? I keep having the feeling thatthe drawing looks familiar, but I can't quite put my finger on where I have seen it before. Let me study itfor a few days, and maybe I'll be able to help in your quest of dragging Bailey down.”

Caridee studied the drawing carefully. Seemingly seeing something, she narrowed her eyes and said,“Now that you've mentioned it, I think the drawing looks familiar, too. Could it be that Bailey plagiarizedanother designer's design?”

“Whether or not she copied the design off of someone else, I'll be able to verify it once I look into it.”

Caridee nodded and passed the drawing to her. “If she did indeed plagiarize, I'd look down on her evenmore. Look into this matter carefully and see if you can replace any clues. Maybe then we'll be able tocharge her with plagiarism and send her to prison for a couple of years.”

“Got it.” Jessica accepted the drawing. “I won't let you down, Ms. Caridee.”

Meanwhile, in the living room at Shelbert Condominium, Susan set the cup of coffee in her hands downin front of her mother before saying with a smile, “Don't be angry, Mommy. We're cultured people, afterall. There's no need to get all huffy for a nobody. It's her loss to not know a treasure when she seesone. Since you've already done what you're supposed to, you can let the matter go. I just hope thatCaridee won't have the gall to wear your design since she hates it. When that happens, you can simplychoose to sell your design to some other clothing company. I'm sure it'll fetch a good price.”

Bailey raised her brows at her daughter and smirked.

“Sure, I'll sell it to you for ten million, then. Remember to bank in the amount to my account. I'll draw upa new draft for you later.”

Susan was rendered speechless by her mother's words. Her face fell, and she looked like she had justswallowed a fly.

Is she even my real mother?

Click.

Just then, the door was pushed open, and in came Zayron with Edmund trailing behind him.

The mother and daughter duo quickly got to their feet.

Bailey flashed Edmund a smile and raised her brows. “Are you here to comfort me?”

Edmund couldn't help but crack a laugh.

How could I not love a woman who's so thoughtful?

Even if she did have two kids with Simon, I'd still hold on to her.

“Zayron, Susan, head out for a while, won't you? I need to talk to your mommy.”

The two children pursed their lips and dragged their feet outside.

Bailey raised her brow and looked at Edmund, waiting for him to speak his mind.

After hesitating for a moment, Edmund asked carefully, “Bay, I'd like to get engaged with you. What doyou think about that?”