Chapter 545
Chapter 546
Horace looked at Jessica with a soft , affectionate gaze before turning his eyes toward Wendy .
It was the second time he had encountered Wendy .
Wendy , her eyes still red from crying , met his gaze . Her once – clear eyes , now brighter after the tears , locked with his .
Just then , Trish spoke up , “ Mr. Larson , you came at just the right time ! Wendy was bullying Jessica again . ”
Jessica , ever the understanding one , stepped in , “ Dad , it’s okay . I’m your daughter now , and Wendy must be feeling jealous and upset . Let her get it out of her system . ”
Horace’s gaze hattened as he looked at Wendy . “ I don’t know what has caused such a deep hatred between you and my daughter , and frankly , I don’t need to know . But one thing’s for sure : I hope you won’t bully Jessica anymore . ”
It was a warning from Horace to Wendy .
Wendy looked at him coolly . “ Mr. Larson , maybe you should focus more on Jessica’s heart condition . If not , I’m afraid you might find yourselves parting ways before you even really get to know each other . ”
At the mention of her heart , Jessica immediately grimaced in discomfort . “ Dad , my chest hurts . Right now , only . Wendy can perform the heart surgery for me . ”
Horace turned back to Wendy , his expression steely . “ What do you want in exchange for helping my daughter ? Name your price . ”
Wendy took a step forward . “ You’re a powerful man , right ? You’ve vowed to protect Jessica and the whole Crone family . Now , why don’t you figure out how to treat Jessica’s heart disease yourself ? ”
With that , Wendy turned and walked away .
Horace was taken aback by her response , a smile creeping up his face despite his frustration . Everyone around him feared him , even Jessica , who respected him deeply . But Wendy – Wendy had never seemed scared of him .
That girl … She sure had guts !
Horace reached out and grabbed Wendy’s arm firmly .
She halted and looked up at him , unflinching . “ Mr. Larson , please let go . ”
Horace raised an eyebrow . “ I’m afraid I can’t do that . Since you can treat my daughter’s heart , I’m going to have to ask you to come with me now . ”
Horace intended to take Wendy with him .
Just then , a familiar , smooth voice interrupted . “ Uncle Horace , I’m afraid you can’t take Wendy with you . ” Wendy looked up , and there stood Stanley . He was dressed in a sharp black suit , standing tall and dignified .
Halsey’s eyes lit up with relief . Stanley had arrived .
She hurried over to him , speaking in a low voice . “ Stanley , Mr. Larson wants to take Wendy to tre you can’t let him ! She’s pregnant right now . ”
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Jessica , ever the one to desire what she couldn’t have , couldn’t help but feel a stir in her chest as she saw Stanley . Stanley … ”
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Chapter 546
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But Stanley didn’t even acknowledge her . His steps were steady as he walked straight to Wendy , and with a firm hand , he grabbed her other arm .
He turned his gaze to Horace . “ Mr. Larson , let go .
Now , Horace and Stanley were on either side of Wendy , each holding onto her .
Horace was amused by the situation . “ Stanley , technically , I’m your future father – in – law . What’s going on here ? Are you seriously going to fight me for her ? ”
Stanley shot a glance at Wendy . “ Uncle Horace , you’ve got it wrong . I’m not fighting you for her . You’re the one fighting me . Wendy is my woman . ”
Stanley made it clear : Wendy was his .
Wendy’s clear eyesmet Stanley’s handsome , regal face .
Horace frowned slightly , confusion creeping into his expression . “ Stanley , you say Wendy is your woman , but what does that make my daughter , Jessica ? After all , you and Jessica have a marriage agreement . ”