Chapter 477
Chapter 478
Suddenly , Stanley changed the subject .
“ Have you gotten in touch with Samuel ? ”
At the mention of Samuel , Wendy’s heart skipped a beat .
Stanley stood there in a custom – made black suit , exuding an air of distinguished elegance . His gaze was unyielding , cold and indifferent . He was looking down at Wendy , his eyes devoid of any warmth – only the sharpness and authority of someone who held power .
He had already chosen Jessica , and now , to him , Wendy was nothing more than a stranger .
In his eyes , there was no trace of affection – only the steely resolve of a person who had made up his mind .
Stanley parted his lips slightly . “ You failed to get through to Samuel , huh ? No , more precisely , when you were talking to him , his call suddenly cut off , didn’t it ? ”
Wendy immediately began to piece things together , her shock evident as she looked at Stanley . “ Did you do something to him ? ”
Stanley’s expression remained impassive . “ You can try calling him again . See if you can get through . ”
Without wasting a second , Wendy pulled out her phone and dialed Samuel’s number once more .
But all she heard was the busy tone – no one answered .
He never cut off contact like this . It should’ve occurred to her earlier – given Samuel’s position and standing , no one would dare harm him . Except Stanley .
Hovendale was Stanley’s territory , and if he wanted to do something to Samuel , it would be easy for him .
Wendy stared at Stanley in shock . “ What did you do to Samuel ? Where is he now ? ”
Jessica , with a smug smile , wrapped her arm around Stanley’s . “ Haven’t you seen Stanley’s methods before ? If you don’t listen , Mr. Samuel will get a firsthand experience of them ! ”
Wendy’s voice trembled with anger . “ What are you planning to do ? ”
Stanley’s expression remained calm , his tone cold and businesslike . “ I only have one request – treat Jessica’s heart condition . Once she’s better , Samuel will be fine too . ”
Jessica added with a cruel smile , “ In other words , if anything happens to me , Mr. Samuel will be buried alongside me . And Wendy , you should remember it’ll be your fault . He is innocent , after all . ”
Edith laughed mockingly . “ We’ve already tried to make peace with you , but you’re as stubborn as ever . Did you think we had no one behind us ? Mr. Hawk is our greatest ally ! ”
“ Wendy , you’d better start treating Jessica’s illness now . Her life is precious . If something happens to her , everyone around you will have to pay the price , ” Lilian chimed in .
Wendy looked at the Crone family members , their ugly faces showing their true nature . They were only so bold because they had Stanley backing them .
But she was most hurt by Stanley’s actions .
Her hands were icy , and her heart felt frozen as she turned her gaze toward him .
“ You must already know who killed my father . It was these people – my father’s so – called mother , his brothers ,
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and his wife . They conspired to kill him ! They’re all murderers ! Now , you’re standing with them ? Are you really going to defend these killers ? ”
Wendy pointed at Jerry’s gravestone , her voice quivering with a mixture of sorrow and fury .
“ You may have been a bit of a jerk before , but at least I believed you were still reasonable . Now , standing before my father’s grave , you’re going to side with them ? ”
Stanley’s long fingers , resting by his side , curled ever so slightly . He knew . He had already figured out that it was the Crone family who had killed Jerry ..
Now , as he met Wendy’s cold , disappointed gaze , something flickered in his eyes .
At that moment , Jessica tightened her grip on his arm , her voice dripping with sweetness . “ Stanley , you’re not going to waver now , are you ? ”