Chapter 106
Chapter 106
Everyone emptied their glasses .
At that moment , the television in the private room started broadcasting a news report . The host , holding a microphone , said , “ Today , the authorities arrested a criminal who committed child molestation and attempted rape . They have also captured a suspected accomplice . “ .
The screen showed George , his head covered with a black bag , being escorted to a police car . Then , Lilian was shown being led away .
The three men didn’t recognize George , but they all knew lian . They froze for a moment .
“ Mr. Crone , doesn’t that suspect look like Mrs. Crone ? ”
What ?
Harry , who had been about to pour more wine , stopped mid – motion . He turned toward the television .
Sure enough , there she was – Lilian .
His face instantly drained of color , and he stood frozen in place .
The host continued , “ Everyone’s asking who the biggest simp of the century is – well , I’ve got to hand it to this suspect . Despite her age , she’s actually selling her own daughter just to be a simp herself . She’s doing it with such passion and enthusiasm , and it’s honestly unbelievable ! ”
Harry stared at the screen , speechless .
The three men’s expressions darkened , and they stood up and left without another word .
“ Gentlemen , please ! ” Harry called out , trying to stop them
Norma , Hughie , and Edwin glanced at Harry and smiled knowingly . “ Mr. Crone , your charm really is something . We could never measure up . ”
Without another word , they left .
Lilian , dubbed the biggest simp of the century , had caused quite a stir . Now , even Harry was the butt of the joke
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The glass in Harry’s hand shattered as he slammed it on the floor in fury .
Just then , his phone rang , the melody soft and melodic .
It was Jessica .
“ Dad , the press conference went horribly wrong , and Mom’s been arrested. Please , bring a lawyer and bail her out . Jessica’s frantic voice came through , panicked and tearful
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It was late at night when Harry arrived outside the police station . He came with the lawyer to bail Lilian out .
Liliatt’s face was pale – this was her first time in a police station .
“ Honey , please let me explain- ”
But before she could finish , Harry slapped her across the face .
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The force of the blow made her head snap to the side , and soon , a bright red handprint bloomed on her right cheek .
Harry’s face was stormy with rage . “ You turned me into a laughingstock in front of my business partners ! How am I supposed to show my face in the business world now ? Lilian , this is your doing ! You’ve completely embarrassed me ! ”
Lilian clutched her swollen face , too stunned to reply .
All the resentment and hurt she had felt turned into a blazing fury . She hated Wendy .
It was all Wendy’s fault !
Standing to the side , Jessica watched coldly . She didn’t step forward to stop Harry . To her , Lilian was just a stepmother , not her real mother .
“ Dad , what do we do now ? ” Jessica asked , her voice cool .
Harry looked at her , his voice serious . “ I think Stanley’s feelings for Wendy are a bit different now . He is the key . You need to make sure you keep him close , right in the palm of your hand . ”
Jessica smirked , lifting her chin with haughty confidence . “ Dad , you think Wendy believes Stanley likes her ? Well , it’s time to show her who’s boss . I’ll make sure she knows exactly where she stands . ”
Even now , Jessica didn’t think Wendy was a threat .
Yes , Wendy had won a few battles , but when it came to Stanley , she would never win .
She was certain of that .
If Wendy didn’t believe it , Jessica was more than willing to prove it .
Back at the Hawk family’s estate , Wendy’s phone rang again , its soft melody echoing through the room .
It was Jessica .
“ Wendy , are you free now ? Let me take you out for coffee . ”
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