Chapter 476
Chapter 477
Chapter 477
Edith said the Crone family members wanted to offer their respects at Jerry’s grave .
Wendy didn’t stop them . She watched as Edith led the group , bowing their heads in reverence for a minute .
“ Hey , Jerry . It’s me , Mom , ” Edith said softly .
Harry and Archer joined in . “ Hey , Jerry . We’ve come to visit . ”
Once they were done , Edith turned to Wendy , her voice dripping with false sincerity . “ We’re still family . Although Jerry was adopted , he called me ‘ Mom ‘ . We shouldn’t fight within the family . Now , standing at Jerry’s grave , can’t we bury the hatchet and make peace ? ”
Wendy sneered , her cold gaze locking onto Edith . “ Oh , that’s right . My father called you ‘ Mom ‘ , but what kind of mother would poison her own child ? You killed Dad , and now , here , at his grave , you still have the nerve to ask me to make peace with you ? ”
Her eyes slowly moved over Harry , Lilian , Archer , and Natalie , one by one .
“ Let me ask you all something . If I weren’t Dr. Ceylan , would any of you have come to pay respects to my father ? ”
The truth was clear . These members of the Crone family hadn’t had a sudden change of heart , nor had they developed any newfound sense of morality . The only reason they were here was because of her status as Dr. Ceylan .
These people were devoid of conscience . They only knew how to bully the weak .
Wendy knew they wouldn’t stop until she made them .
Harry spoke up , his tone trying to be soothing . “ Why do you have to be so aggressive ? Jerry really raised a wonderful daughter . You’re not just a genius from Harfield , but you’re also the remarkable Dr. Ceylan . But there’s no need to point your weapons at your own family . ”
Archer added , “ Exactly ! You can’t be so heartless . After all , you’re a Crone , too . ”
They were trying to manipulate her , using her last name against her .
Wendy’s laugh was bitter . “ I remember very well that you all cut ties with me long ago . If it weren’t for Dad , I would have changed my last name . The Crone name disgusts me ! ”
Edith’s face turned pale with fury . “ How dare you ! ”
At that moment , Jessica stepped forward , her voice tight with anger . “ We’ve already treated you with courtesy . We’re trying to make peace , but you still refuse to show any gratitude . ”
Wendy shot back , her tone ice – cold . “ Make peace ? That’s never going to happen . ”
Trish’s voice took on a more threatening edge . “ Well , if that’s the case , then we’ll have no choice but to become enemies . ”
Wendy’s eyes narrowed as she glared at them all . “ Don’t forget . Jessica has a heart condition . She’s waiting for me to save her . I have the patience to let you criminals face justice one by one , but if you make Jessica wait any longer , she’ll be dead !!
Jessica laughed coldly . “ Are you really so confident ? What if I told you that I have a way to make you treat my heart condition ? Would you believe me ? ”
Wendy raised an eyebrow , intrigued . “ Oh ? And what might that be ? I’m all ears . ”
Lilian smiled . “ Actually , neither Jessica nor we hold that power . It’s someone much more powerful behind us . ”
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Chapter 477
Wendy’s brow furrowed slightly , sensing something more .
Lilian continued , her voice dropping . “ You’ve probably guessed it already . It’s Mr. Hawk . ”
As soon as the words left her mouth , a sleek Rolls – Royce glided to a stop . Zayn respectfully opened the rear door , and Stanley’s tall , imposing figure emerged , his elegant and cold demeanor drawing everyone’s attention.
Stanley had arrived .
Jessica eagerly stepped forward . “ Hey , Stanley . ”
Stanley’s piercing gaze fell on Wendy’s face , his voice low and commanding . “ You no longer get to decide whether you want to treat Jessica’s heart condition . It’s something you must do . ”
Wendy’s clear , sharp eyes met his .
“ What do you mean by that ? ”
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