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The two maids walked along , talking softly ,
“ Is this incense going to Mr. Hawk and Ms. Jessica’s room ? one of them asked .
“ Yes , ” the other replied . “ Mrs. Edith and Mrs. Lilian told us to deliver it . This is aphrodisiac incense . ”
“ Looks like tonight , Ms. Jessica and Mr. Hawk will finally get things moving ”
“ You’ll see soon enough , Ms. Jessica will become Mrs. Hawk . ”
“ And don’t forget Dr. Ceylan . He’s staying tonight , too . He and Ms. Trish are bound to make something happen . Mrs. Edith hasn’t stopped talking about how impressive her two grandsons – in – law are . ”
“ The Crone family is rising to the top ! ”
The two maids walked further away , their chatter fading as they went .
Wendy , who had been standing quietly nearby , overheard their conversation . Edith and Lilian were planning to use aphrodisiac incense on Stanley, were they ?
The last time , at the Crone family’s estate , Stanley had been exposed to some aphrodisiac , but it hadn’t been very strong , and he had managed to resist it . This time , however , the incense was far more potent – difficult to find and working with a fierceness that couldn’t be ignored .
It seemed Edith and Lilian were eager to push things along .
Should she tell Stanley ?
Looking at her feet , Wendy hesitated , then decided against it .
It wasn’t her place to interfere . Stanley had always loved Jessica , and the incense was just something to spice things up .
Wendy glanced back at the Crone family’s estate , now brightly lit and decorated , full of energy and celebration . The night was thick with fog , and her solitary figure soon disappeared into the mist .
The maids had delivered the aphrodisiac incense to the room . Jessica was sitting on the bed as Stanley brought her
some water .
“ Are you feeling better ? ” he asked , his voice calm and steady .
Jessica nodded . “ Yes , much better . Stanley , these past few days , my heart’s been bothering me . Now that we found Dr. Ceylan , I know he can help me . ”
Stanley’s expression remained impassive as he glanced at her . “ Was it Trish who found Dr. Ceylan ? ”
“ Yes ! Stanley , are you doubting Dr. Ceylan’s credentials ? ” Jessica asked , her eyes harrowing slightly .
Stanley didn’t answer , his silence heavy .
Jessica smiled , reassuring him . “ Stanley , you’re overthinking it . Dr. Ceylan is the real deal . ”
Stanley didn’t continue the conversation . He stood up , ready to leave . “ Now that you’re feeling better , I’ll head
back . ”
“ Stanley . ” Jessica quickly reached out , grabbing his hand and giving it a playful shake . “ Are you still angry at me ?
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I’m sorry , okay ? Please stay and keep me company . ”
Stanley pulled his hand away gently .
“ Rest well , Jessica , ” he said , his voice soft but firm .
He turned to leave , but then , Jessica suddenly asked , “ Stanley , have you developed feelings for Wendy ? ”
Stanley froze , his steps halting .
“ You know why I showed that photo to that guy , Lionel ? ” she pressed , her voice low . “ Because a woman’s intuition is never wrong . You seem to have feelings for Wendy , just a little bit . ”
Stanley’s gaze shifted , his features hard to read . He briefly closed his eyes , but no one could tell what he was thinking . With a small movement , he tugged at his tie , feeling a sudden rush of heat .
The heat was intense , and it hit him suddenly . Stanley could feel his blood boiling , the heat spreading through him , and his eyes narrowed as his body seemed to burn with lust .
Something was wrong .
Stanley immediately realized it . He reached for the door and flung it open .
Outside stood Harry and Lilian . They seemed to have been there for a while .
“ M – Mr . Hawk , ” they said with forced smiles .
Stanley’s face darkened . “ Did you two do something ? ”
His voice was cold , dangerous .
“ Mr. Hawk , we … ” Harry began , but he faltered under Stanley’s piercing glare .
Stanley turned his icy gaze toward them , ready to leave .
“ Mr. Hawk ! ” Lilian suddenly called out , her voice urgent . “ There’s no other way to get rid of the aphrodisiac effect . It only wears off after sex . If you leave , what will happen to Jessica ? ”
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