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But now Stanley seemed to harbor a deep grudge against those sleazy men , even though Wendy hadn’t actually lost anything . Everything was still under her control .
Stanley looked down at Wendy’s delicate , almost doll – like face and said quietly , “ I’ve never seen you wear such a sexy dress before . I can’t let them see you like that and get away with it ! ”
Wendy was speechless . Of all things , his focus was on her dress .
She shot him a sharp glance . “ You’re no different from those guys , full of dirty thoughts . ”
Stanley grinned . “ I’m a man myself . I’m the only one who should see you looking so beautiful ! ”
When he walked in earlier , he had seen her standing there in that long dress , surrounded by those men . At that moment , he had seriously wanted to make them all disappear .
Wendy gave him another pointed look , as if telling him to save Bella and Angela first .
Just then , Zayn came over . “ Mr. Hawk , Ms. Wendy . ”
Wendy’s voice tightened with anxiety . “ How is it ? Did you catch the mastermind ? ”
Zayn shook his head . “ We’ve searched every corner of this private winery , inside and out , but we didn’t find any suspicious person . ”
Wendy clenched her fists . “ She got away again ! ”
Though disappointed , Wendy had expected this . Jessica had boldly shown up at this private winery ; that meant she definitely had a backup plan and an escape route .
Jessica had slipped away once more . 2
Stanley said to Wendy , “ Let’s head back . ”
Wendy nodded . “ Okay . ”
Back at the office , night had already fallen . Stanley asked , “ You’re saying this thief is Jessica ? ”
Wendy nodded firmly . “ I’m absolutely sure it’s Jessica , but I don’t have any proof . ”
Stanley frowned , but said nothing .
Wendy stood up . “ Don’t you believe me ? I have no evidence , so it’s normal if you don’t trust me . Jessica is your fiancée – if I were you , I’d believe her too . ”
With that , she turned and started to leave .
But Stanley reached out and grabbed her slender , fair wrist , stopping her . “ Are you angry ? ”
Wendy shook her head . “ I’m not angry . Why would I be ? It’s only natural for you to believe your fiancée . I have no reason to be upset . ”
Stanley knew she was angry , and smiled faintly . “ I haven’t said a word – it’s all coming from you . I believe you . I believe it was Jessica . ”
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She believed him ?
Wendy looked up at him . “ You really believe me ? ”
Stanley nodded . “ I do . After everything today , she fled in panic . She definitely won’t dare touch Bella or my mom . It’s late now – we should rest and think of our next move tomorrow . ”
Stanley and Wendy had been running on high alert all day . Now that night had fallen , it was time to rest .
Wendy knew that since Jessica had failed tonight , she wouldn’t make any rash moves .
After all , both she and Stanley had already figured out Jessica was behind it .
Wendy nodded . “ Alright , I’ll head back and rest . ”
She turned to leave again .
But Stanley pulled her back . “ Where are you going ? ”
“ I thought you said we should rest first . I’m staying at Halsey’s tonight . ”
“ You’re not going anywhere . Sleep here tonight . ”
Sleep here ?
Stanley had his own private lounge , but Wendy didn’t want to sleep there .
“ I think I should go , ” Wendy said quietly .
“ What if there’s news about Bella or my mom in the middle of the nigh