Bailey and Artemis make a great couple. A f*cking match made in heaven! Do they know that their joy is built upon my misery? Bailey looks so much like Mother, and she has become so outstanding lately. If someone were to publicize their photos side by side, it would catch the attention of the whole world. By then...
Zoey could not bring herself to imagine how things would turn out if that were to happen.
All she knew was that if the world found out that Bailey was the true heiress of the Shurmer family, she would lose everything that she ever knew.
Zoey was already used to living a wealthy lifestyle.
She had grown accustomed to being the spoilt daughter born with a silver spoon in her mouth.
How could she survive a poverty-stricken life?
Bailey had to be taken out of the picture.
The more outstanding she was, the more necessary it was to get rid of her.
Back then, perhaps she could still reside peacefully in Lostaria and pretended as if nothing had happened. However, things had changed.
So many people from around the world know Mother and have seen her. The moment they realize it, people will surely know the resemblance between Mother and Bailey. Plus, if the media adds fuel to the fire, the entire world will find out that I'm an imposter.
In the meantime, the security system at the race had gone down. The multitude of fans charged toward the race tracks.
“Adhira! Can I have an autograph?”
“Adhira! Can I take a photo with you?”
“Adhira! I have some questions regarding racing that I would like to ask you! Would you mind answering them?”
Seeing the crowd coming at her from all sides, Bailey rubbed her temples in annoyance, feeling the impending headache coming.
If they got caught up in the middle of the crowd, they would most likely not be able to go anywhere else that day.
“What now?” she asked the man beside her.
Artemis scanned the surroundings quickly before raising his arm and pointing at the office building to their southeast.
“Didn't you say that the main controller is in that building? Let's use running away from the crowd as an excuse to enter and investigate. I would like to know who wants you dead so badly.”
Bailey arched an eyebrow. “How are we getting there?”
Artemis did not reply. Instead, he grabbed her arm and pulled her along with him as he sprinted toward the number five race car.
In one swift motion, he pushed her into the passenger seat while he slipped behind the wheel.
Then, the car sped off like an arrow in the wind.
The corners of Bailey's lips curled into a smile.
Artemis' racing skills were not inferior to hers.
If he were to compete, he might even win against her. If that were the case, she would not be as well-known as she was.
“Woah! Mr. Luther knows how to race too!”
“Check out his technique. He's no worse than his girl.”
“Of course. Of course. Please. Please.”
Inside the building, the office was dead silent. Perhaps it was because all the office staff had gone to watch the tournament.
Without needing a reminder from Bailey, Artemis fished out a phone from his pocket and handed it to her.
Taking the phone from him, Bailey began to locate the software.
The main controller was in fact in the building they were in. After one minute of searching, she parted her lips to speak. “Third floor, last room in the southwest.”
With that, she led the way to the staircase.
Artemis followed closely behind.
The two of them made it to the last room in the southwest on the third floor.
Just as she was about to push the door open, a security guard caught up to them and stopped her.
“Um, about that, Ma'am, this office belongs to one of the higher-ups in the racing association. He has a terrible temper, and he has warned us not to allow anyone inside without his permission.”
“Consider his warning bullsh*t. Don't be afraid. Even if he finds out, you will not get in trouble. Even if you do get in trouble on the one-in-a-million chance, the worst that will happen is that you'll be fired. If you get fired, you can come and find me at Luther Group. I'll make you the manager of the security department.”
The security guard widened his eyes in pleasant surprise. “Really?”
Bailey smiled and rummaged around in Artemis' pocket before taking out a business card and handing it to the guard.
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