Chapter 156
Chapter 156
Chapter 156
Over the years , Stanley had been surrounded by the temptation of women , and he had met some skilled ones . He knew what Wendy was doing – she was trying to tease him .
She wanted to see if she could hook him in , if he would take the bait .
A thin , knowing smile tugged at the corner of Stanley’s lips . That little temptress .
Just then , his phone rang , cutting through the tension . The screen flashed with the caller ID , “ Jessica “ .
The display of her name immediately cooled Stanley down . The heat that Wendy had stirred up in him slowly faded .
Stanley answered the call .
Jessica’s soft voice came through . “ Stanley , are you still upset ? I’m sorry . I shouldn’t have argued with you or thrown things . Honestly , I was just jealous . I got jealous that you were so kind to Wendy . Please don’t be angry anymore . I love you . I really , really love you ! ”
Over the years , Jessica had been spoiled by him , but now , she was humbling herself , apologizing and coaxing him gently , telling him over and over how much she loved him .
Stanley felt his heart stir . After all , she was his girl .
Jessica was his girl .
Stanley softened his gaze and said , “ I was wrong , too . ”
Jessica’s mood lifted immediately . “ Well , then let’s just forget about it . Nathan’s birthday is tomorrow . Everyone’s getting ready for his celebration . Let’s go together . ”
Stanley replied , “ Alright . ”
They hung up the phone .
Just then , Benny emerged from the bathroom , his face still wet from splashing cold water . He couldn’t accept the fact that he had dropped from a champion rank to bronze . “ Stanley , I’m bronze now ! I hate Wendy ! ”
Stanley shot Benny a glance . “ Give it a rest . Go out and date someone instead . ”
“ I want to date too , ” Benny said .
“ Who’s caught your eye this time ? ”
Benny’s mood suddenly lifted , and he leaned in , asking Stanley with a bit of excitement , “ Stanley , do you think the genius freshman is pretty ? ”
Stanley raised an eyebrow . So , Benny was interested in her now ?
Benny grinned , clearly excited . “ Stanley , I’ll leave now . See you at Nathan’s birthday party tomorrow . ”
Stanley didn’t pay much attention to Benny’s interest in the genius freshman . After all , people can love whomever they want . He didn’t mind .
Stanley glanced at the message from Wendy . [ Do you want it ? ]
He didn’t reply .
He rejected Wendy’s temptation .
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Chapter 156
She was trying to hook him – no way was happening .
Wendy didn’t get a response from him , but deep down , she knew she wouldn’t .
Stanley had Jessica by his side , and there were always plenty of beautiful women around him . His physical needs could be satisfied in many ways . What was she to him ?
She couldn’t win this untouchable man .
He truly didn’t have feelings for her .
Wendy let out a self – deprecating laugh .
She pulled out Trish’s academic paper again and circled two mistakes with a red pen before sending it to Samuel .
Samuel quickly replied , [ I can’t believe there are such serious mistakes in this academic paper ! I’ll have the Medical Museum pull it down . ]
The next day , Trish arrived at the Medical Museum with Edith , Archer , and Natalie . They walked past the display cases , where they saw Trish’s academic paper displayed .
“ Wow! ” Edith’s eyes lit up as she grabbed Trish’s hand . “ I never thought someone from our family would make a name for herself at the Medical Museum . Trish , you’ve never let me down . Having you is a blessing for our family . You are the light of the Crone family ! ”