Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 1045

Chapter 1045 Become Strangers

Get the wrong idea? Get what wrong idea?

Sylvester reached out and gently held her shoulders, his voice warm as he said, “I've always intended to marry you, so why would they get the wrong idea?”

A storm of shock and amazement swept through Rainie's heart.

H-He's actually considering marrying me?

Happiness arrived so suddenly that it took her by surprise, leaving her grappling to adjust.

Nevertheless, she couldn't get carried away, let alone reveal her true intentions to him.

After all, In his perspective, she had previously played a role in helping him reconcile with Rainie. She had been exceptionally well-mannered and understanding. She had to sustain this favorable image and persona. Only by doing so could she elicit his compassion, potentially prompting him to marry her out of a sense of guilt.

She began, “Sylvester, you can't say that. It could lead to misunderstandings. If Rainie hears this, she would definitely be heartbroken, she—”

“Don't bring up that woman's name. I don't want to hear it,” Sylvester sharply interrupted her.

Karina fell silent, her eyes welling up with tears as she gazed at him, choking back on tears. “I didn't mean to mention her in front of you... I simply can't help feeling that it's a shame for things to end between you two like this. Is there truly no possibility of a reconciliation in your relationship?”

“No,” Sylvester immediately rejected, without a second thought.

Karina inclined her head slightly, concealing an eerie smile on her lips that Sylvester couldn't see.

Sylvester then said, “Don't try to persuade me anymore. I came to Hallsbay this time to put an end to things with her. Once I've completely severed this relationship, I'll visit the Smith residence to propose and ask for your hand in marriage. Go get ready. You're accompanying me to the gathering tonight. I believe my buddies will accept you.”

Karina said softly, “Okay.”

Victoria returned to Saunders Group after two days of wallowing in despondency. As she entered the CEO's office, she saw Lionel sitting inside.

Over the past two days, nobody had informed her about Lionel's presence at Saunders Group, purposely keeping her uninformed. Consequently, encountering him took her completely by surprise.

“Why are you here? Who let you in?”

Lionel reached for the fountain pen on the table and proceeded to sign a document.

Victoria, looking down, noticed her name was signed in the allotted space. The handwriting matched her own, which left her taken aback.

Vanessa said, “Mr. Gezmond has been at Saunders Group for the past two days, helping us handle crucial matters. With his guidance, the online shopping platform has been successfully established, and the operations team is currently listing new products. Mr. Gezmond has also reached out to Mr. Shurmer, who has consented to handle the transportation of our goods. Mr. Saunders, the issues that had been vexing Saunders Group for almost a month have been completely resolved by Mr. Gezmond.”

Victoria directed a furious glare at her and retorted, “The concept for the online shopping platform was Bay's idea, and I invested a substantial sum in recruiting the development team. What does he have to do with it? Regarding the Shurmer family's logistics, Bay and I were also the ones who negotiated with Mr. Shurmer. When did it become his accomplishment? Why did you act without permission? Do you not want this job anymore?”

Vanessa fell silent.

Lionel waved his hand and chuckled. “Looks like your boss harbors quite some resentment toward me. You'd better leave first to avoid getting in trouble.”

Vanessa playfully stuck out her tongue, paying no heed to Victoria's menacing glare, and left with a mischievous grin.

“Hold it right there! Who said you could leave—”

Before she could finish her sentence, she was enveloped by a pair of strong arms.

Lionel offered a wry smile, his countenance steeped in despair. They had already become strangers to each other!

He gradually straightened up, sporting a bitter smile. “I thought everything would pass, but looks like I was overly optimistic. Saunders Group is now back on track. You take good care of it. I won't bother you anymore in the future.”

Having said that, he stiffly made his way toward the door one step at a time.

Victoria's lips twitched, and she longed to say something. However, as she watched his desolate figure retreating, all the words became lodged in her throat.

What she had just said wounded him deeply. What good would it do to call him back since she couldn't reciprocate his feelings or promise him anything?

Once they had missed their chance, it was gone for good. To continue yearning for it would be foolish.

Everything that happened in the CEO's office of Saunders Group quickly reached Lynda's ears.

She had plans to deal with Victoria, which is why she had a spy embedded within Saunders Group. This undercover agent was positioned directly inside the CEO's office as a secretary.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk, who would've guessed that my little scheme would provoke such a reaction? Go ahead and fight all you want. It's only when they reach a standoff that I'll have the opportunity to get what I want, isn't that right?” Lynda muttered to herself.

In the penthouse suite of Shore Club at night, Dwayne was keeping Justin company as he drowned his sorrows in alcohol.

The rest hadn't arrived yet.

Dwayne found himself at a loss for words. “At least the woman you love gave birth to your son. Unlike me, I can't even win the woman I love. What on earth are you still dissatisfied with?”