Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis)

Chapter 1074

Chapter 1074 A Replacement

To avoid any suspicion, Zara did not stay at the Shurmer residence these past few days. Instead, she

settled in a high-end hotel temporarily.

This morning, Bailey had a phone call with her, teasing her to dress up a little more attractively. Who

knew, she might just snag a wealthy husband.

Today, the match had attracted the upper-class society of Hallsbay. Many ladies had brought their sons

along to join in the fun.

If Zara could truly win over those young masters with her charm, she wouldn't have to travel aimlessly

for the rest of her life. Having a home, and a man who cherished her was what a woman truly needed.

At the time she said these words, she had even managed to irritate Zara to the point of exasperation,

causing the former to hang up the phone on her directly.

It was less than three hours since their conversation when Bailey received the news of her mishap.

Bailey's immediate reaction was that someone was plotting something against Zara.

Can there really be so many coincidences in this world?

Nothing happened to her until now. Even a fool could tell that someone was deliberately targeting her.

Besides, it was clear as day who this person was.

Melanie had suddenly gone silent after the previous incident at the Shurmer residence a few days ago.

There was not even a hint of activity. It looked like she was waiting for the right time to strike.

It was a clever move to take drastic action. With Zara participating in the competition, they targeted her

specifically, aiming to take her out with a single blow.

After all, if anything were to happen to Zara, causing her to withdraw from the competition, and if no

one were to replace her, the Yrina family would automatically be deemed as withdrawal. In that case,

the Strasson family would win without any effort.

“This Strasson family is truly despicable to discard even the most basic principles. I wonder how

they've managed to survive all these years.”

After all, Juliana was Bailey's apprentice. Thus, she had some understanding of her connection with

the Yrina family.

Seeing the Strassons treating the Yrinas this way now, she was so angry she could gnash her teeth.

“Bailey, some are just digging their own grave. Since they no longer wish to live a peaceful life, why not

help them?”

“In this world, the existence of Strasson family makes no difference. If you ask me, we should just take

them down, and make sure they never rise again.”

After the initial anxious state, Bailey became surprisingly calm.

She had already sent someone to the scene of the car accident, with instructions to bring Zara back

first before anything else.

If the injury was too severe, she'd have to think of another solution.

“We must have solid evidence before we pin them. The incident happened so suddenly, it was not easy

for us to prove that the Strasson family is responsible.”

“The most crucial thing right now isn't about paying back, we need to consider who will replace Zara if

she can't participate in the competition.”

Although several Yrina family's embroiderers came along on this trip, their skills were not particularly

exquisite. In fact, they were far inferior to Zara's.

Therefore, they stood no chance against Melanie.

Besides, Bailey absolutely wouldn't let Melanie win today.

Juliana blinked her eyes, smiling warmly. “Although I'm not sure about your connection with the Yrina

family, I'm confident that your embroidery skills must be exquisite.”

“Bailey, since you've already revealed so many of your alter egos, one more won't make a difference.

Why don't you just take over?”

Bailey glanced at her, noticing her eager anticipation for a drama to unfold. She couldn't help but sigh.

“Ever since our relationship changed from master and disciple to brother and sister-in-law, you've

become increasingly audacious in front of me.”

Uh...

With an awkward smile, Juliana quietly stepped back two steps. It looks like I have to hold my tongue.

At that moment, Zeke hurriedly walked in from outside, asking as he moved, “I just received news that

Master Zara was in a car accident. What exactly happened?”

As far as he knew, Master Zara and his sister were very close, they should be good friends.

Now that something had happened, he naturally couldn't just sit by and do nothing as the person in

charge of the Shurmer family.

Bailey briefly outlined the situation and her assumptions to him.

After hearing this, Zeke furrowed his brows and said, “If that's the case, won't the Strasson family get

what they want today?

“I won't be the judge as this is just a competition for such things happen very often.

“But I simply can't turn a blind eye if they meddle with your wedding.”

Bailey glanced at him, her voice cool and detached, “Then I'll have to trouble you to investigate

thoroughly. See if you can find any solid evidence.

“Once it's confirmed that the Strasson family orchestrated the car accident, I will certainly not let them

off the hook. From then on, there will be no place for the Strasson family in the embroidery industry.”

“Alright, I'll send someone to investigate immediately. There's no need for you to worry too much about

Master Zara. She should not be in any life-threatening danger.

“The worst-case scenario would be that she can't do needlework anymore. However, the Shurmer

family can postpone the competition until she's better and ready to compete again.”

Bailey shook her head, gritting her teeth as she said, “The Strasson family has bribed the top brass of

Bureau of Intangible Cultural Heritage. If the Yrina family doesn't participate today, they will

automatically declare the Strasson family as the winner.

“Even though we don't need the Strasson family to make the wedding dress, having them claim this

victory is disgusting me.”

Zeke found himself in a bit of a predicament. After some consideration, he asked, “What about the

other embroiderers from the Yrina family? Can't they step in as a temporary replacement?”

Bailey's face bore a somewhat gloomy expression, an aura of hostility emanating from her.

“The reason the Strasson family dares to act this way is because they've calculated that no one could

replace Zara if something were to happen to her.”

“Even if someone were to take her place, chances are they wouldn't be a match for Melanie. Having

them would be the same as having no one.”

“If that's the case, then things become tricky. If Master Zara is unable to participate in the competition,

the Strasson family will also suggest that the Yrina family let someone else take her place.

“You said that no one else in the Yrina family can match Melanie. So, there's a high chance that the

Strasson family will claim victory today.”

Indeed, if Zara was unable to compete, the victory would go to the Strasson family.

How could Bailey just stand by and watch such a thing happen?

“Let's wait until Zara arrives at the Shurmer residence, then we'll see. We'll decide based on the

severity of her injuries. If they're really serious, then I'll have to think of another solution.”

Zeke was about to speak when the butler's voice suddenly cut in, his tone somewhat urgent.

“Mr. Zeke, Mr. and Mrs. Shurmer have requested your presence in the front yard. It's all chaos out

there. Somehow the news about Master Zara's mishap has leaked, and the guests are all speculating

whether today's competition will still go on.”

Zeke turned his head slightly towards Bailey, his voice deep as he said, “It must have been leaked by

the Strasson family. They're trying to build momentum for themselves.”

“Alright, Zeke, head to the front yard first and let everyone know that today's competition will proceed

as usual. The Yrina family will give it their all.”

Zeke nodded and said no more, then he turned to walk outside.

Since Bailey had said so, it proved that she already had a plan to deal with the situation.

Twenty minutes later, the bodyguards arrived at the Shurmer residence with the injured Zara.

They entered through the back door, and were directly escorted to Bailey's residence.

Bailey looked at Zara's right hand, from which blood was ceaselessly flowing. Instantly, her eyes were

filled with a growing hint of chill.

Judging by her injuries, she most likely wouldn't be able to participate in the competition. Exclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.

“Zara, I'm sorry. These past few days, I've been preoccupied with helping my friend Victoria handle

company matters. I've been distracted and neglected your safety.

“They exploited a loophole and did this to you. Rest assured, I will make them pay tenfold, even a

hundredfold for the harm they've caused you.”