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Chapter 148
Stanley couldn’t focus on the documents anymore . He stood up and walked toward the master bedroom .
The room was empty – no sign of Wendy .
Seeing the bathroom door was closed , Stanley stood at the threshold , his voice low as he called out , “ Wendy , are you almost done ? ”
There was no response .
No sound came from inside .
Stanley raised his hand , about to knock , but before he could the bathroom door opened on its own .
He paused , then walked in . The large bathtub was empty . Wendy was nowhere to be found .
Where did she go ?
Stanley stepped out , and just then , a maid entered the room “ Mr. Hawk , Mrs. Hawk has already left . ”
She left ? Just like that ?
Stanley glanced at the untouched ice pack . “ She didn’t use it ? ”
“ No , Mrs. Hawk said she didn’t need it . ”
On the nightstand , there was a note . Stanley extended his long fingers and picked it up . The note was simple .
[ Thank you . ]
She left without telling him and just left that little note behind for him .
Stanley stood with his hands on his hips , a bitter chuckle escaping his lips .
After the maid withdrew herself , Stanley was left alone in the vast bedroom . He lazily leaned against the desk and pulled out a pack of cigarettes . He took one and placed it between his lips .
His broad shoulders slouched slightly as he lowered his gaze , flicking the lighter with a sharp click before the flame ignited the cigarette .
He took a deep drag and exhaled slowly . The smoke swirled around his face , blurring his sharp features . He didn’t smoke much , but today , with the frustration building up , he needed the nicotine to numb his mind .
Not long after , Zayn appeared at the door . “ Mr. Hawk , Ms. Jessica has left . About Mr. Andrews … ”
Stanley knocked the ash from his cigarette and , just then , noticed the small bite marks on his arm .
It was from Wendy .
Furrowing his brows , Stanley spoke , his voice cold and deliberate , “ If Frank calls again , just tell him one thing … ”
At the Crone family’s villa , Jessica stepped into the living room . Frank and Ursula immediately stood up to meet her .
“ Ms. Crone , where’s our son ? Mr. Hawk agreed to let him go , right ? “ .
Harry and Lilian looked toward the door , expecting to see Paul with Jessica . When they didn’t , they froze .
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“ Jessica , didn’t Mr. Hawk come back with you ? ”
Jessica glanced at their eager faces , feeling her mood darken . “ Mr. Andrews , Mrs. Andrews , I’m sorry , but Stanley refused to release him . ”
What ?
Frank , Ursula , Harry , and Lilian froze in disbelief .
Frank’s voice turned sharp . “ What’s going on ? Ms , Crone , aren’t you Mr. Hawk’s favorite ? ”
Ursula’s face fell with disappointment . “ Dear , we’ve made a mistake . She’s obviously not Mr. Hawk’s favorite . Her words don’t matter to him at all . She’s a liar ! ”
Frank , now furious , barked , “ Ms. Crone , you’ve wasted our time ! ”
Without another word , Frank and Ursula turned to leave .
Harry and Lilian hurried to stop them . “ Mr. and Mrs. Andrews … ”
Frank and Ursula suddenly stopped in their tracks before ordering their bodyguards , “ Take everything we brought with us . ”
At their command , the bodyguards immediately started removing the piles of luxury gifts from the living room .
Ir . Andrews ! Mrs. Andrews ! ” Harry jumped up in panic . “ Jessica , what happened ? ”
n , equally shocked , couldn’t understand . “ Jessica , you talked to Mr. Hawk , and he still didn’t release Paul ? ”
The pride Jessica had once felt now turned to humiliation . She dug her nails into her palm in frustration .
Wendy ! The game between us had just begun !
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