Chapter 67
Chapter 67
Chapter 67
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Jessica arrived .
Stanley froze instantly .
The haze of desire that had clouded his judgment earlier seemed to evaporate at that moment . He quickly averted his eyes , a wave of shame washing over him .
What was he doing ? He’d been on the verge of crossing a line with Wendy ,
Wendy , feeling the sudden loosening of his grip , found herself freed .
“ Stay here . Don’t go out , ” Stanley said , his voice taut .
He turned and stormed off , likely to look for Jessica .
Just moments ago , he had been consumed by lust , but now , with the mention of Jessica’s name , he pulled away from her without a second thought . It was as if Wendy no longer mattered .
Wendy’s face , which had been flushed with embarrassment , slowly regained its natural color . A bitter smile tugged at her lips . How ironic – she , the legitimate wife , felt like the mistress , as though she were having an affair with Stanley while Jessica was the real wife .
What would he do with Jessica now ? No doubt , he’d be finishing what he couldn’t with her .
Wendy bent down to pick up her phone , which had shattered into pieces on the carpet . She carefully pieced it back together .
Soon , the phone rang . It was Lilian calling .
Wendy answered the call .
Lilian’s voice bubbled with amusement on the other end . “ Wendy , I’m sure Jessica went to see Stanley , didn’t she ?
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Wendy’s eyes remained cold as she didn’t respond .
Lilian seemed to be in a good mood . “ I bet you were with Stanley , but once Jessica showed up , he probably abandoned you . By the way , remember when Stanley brought Jessica to Saville Villa ? She slept in his master bedroom , on his bed . ”
Wendy ended the call abruptly . She turned her gaze toward the bed in the bedroom .
His bed . Just days ago , Jessica had slept there .
At the Crone family villa , Lilian hung up the phone with a smile .
Hank , his teeth clenched , spoke up . “ Aunt Lilian , Wendy caused all of this trouble . Are we really just going to let her off the hook ? ”
Lilian’s eyes gleamed with a mysterious light . “ Considering the timing , Wendy’s foster father from the countryside should be out of prison by now . ”
Hank’s anger faded , replaced by a smile . “ George Ballard , right ? He just got out a couple of days ago . ”
Lilian’s smile deepened . “ Now Wendy’s all grown up and married to Stanley , the wealthiest man in Hovendale– she’s living the high life and is favored by Mom . Let’s bring her foster father over . He should be enjoying the
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benefits of his daughter’s success now . ”
Hank gave an approving nod . “ Aunt Lilian , I’ll handle it . ”
He paused , then added , “ Wendy is truly heartless . She blinded George in one eye and sent him to prison . ”
Lilian chuckled softly . “ Wendy , you think the show’s over ? No , this is just the beginning . I wonder how the Hawk family will react to your dark past . ”
Stanley entered the study , expecting to see Jessica .
Since Stanley had brought Jessica home a few days ago , and she was the first woman he had ever brought back , the house staff let her in without hesitation .
But when Stanley entered the study , he didn’t see her .
Where had she gone ?
Suddenly , two small hands covered his eyes . A playful voice chirped , “ I have a surprise for you ! ”
Stanley reached up to remove the hands from his eyes , turning to find Jessica’s radiant face filling his vision .
He sank into the couch . “ What is it ? ”
Jessica flashed him a seductive look , then slowly lifted her delicate hand to slip off her coat . The garment fell effortlessly from her smooth shoulders , landing softly on the carpet . Now , she stood before him wearing only a strapless mini dress .