Chapter 75
Stanley was so generous that George paused for a moment before replying , “ Mr. Hawk , just give whatever you think is appropriate . ”
Stanley raised an eyebrow . “ How about a million ? ”
A million ?
George’s eyes lit up . He hadn’t expected Stanley to casually offer that much .
“ That will be enough . ”
Stanley took out a check and handed it to George ..
George quickly counted the zeros . It really was a million ! “ Thank you , Mr. Hawk . I’ll be on my way now . ”
With the check in hand , George walked off , clearly pleased .
Stanley returned to the bedroom , where Wendy was already waiting for him .
Wendy glanced at him and asked , “ What did George talk to you about ? ”
Stanley casually undid a button on his black shirt , revealing his well – defined collarbone , and smirked . “ What do you think he could have said ? ”
Wendy furrowed her brow . “ I’m asking seriously . I’m not joking . ”
Stanley placed his expensive steel watch on the dresser . Noticing her tense , serious expression , he raised an eyebrow . “ He didn’t say much . Just asked me for money . ”
Wendy’s face shifted . “ Did you give him any ? ”
“ I did . ”
“ How much ? ”
“ One million . ”
Wendy was speechless . “ Why did you give him money ? And why one million ?! ”
Stanley approached her . “ Wendy , what’s with you tonight ? That’s your foster father . What’s wrong with giving him a million ? ”
Wendy stared at him , his aristocratic appearance exuding elegance and generosity . Stanley had always been generous , never stingy with her . A million was nothing to him , more like a small charity .
Her clear eyes fixed on his handsome face . “ If you give him a million today , he’ll ask for two million tomorrow . You’re just feeding his greed . I’m going to get that money back for you right now . ”
She turned to leave , but Stanley grabbed her delicate arm .
“ Wendy , what’s going on with you ? ” He lowered his voice , asking , “ Why did your foster father go to prison ? Ten years . That’s a serious sentence . ”
He was asking her about her foster father’s crime .
* His gaze was gentle , not betraying any contempt for her despite George’s visit . Raised in a high – status family and
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well – educated , Stanley had the poise of someone accustomed to refinement . He had always been a good man , and Glinda was the same – accepting her background , offering warmth . This was probably what a true aristocratic family looked like .
When George threw the question at her today , Wendy hadn’t answered — not because she felt ashamed , but because there was no need to .
Wendy looked at Stanley . “ That’s personal . It has nothing to do with you . ”
Stanley gave her a knowing smile , one that was full of meaning . He pulled her toward him , chuckling as he rebuked her , “ Wendy , you’d better know your place . ”
Wendy said slowly , “ Stanley , don’t get involved if you don’t plan to bear responsibility . Don’t give others hope . That way , they won’t be disappointed . “ .
She withdrew her arm from his grip and turned to leave .
He was a good man , but ultimately , he wasn’t hers . They would divorce soon , and he would be Jessica’s man . No matter how much she might want to rely on him , it would never happen .
Years ago , he had promised to take her away from that cave , but he would never know how long she had waited for him there – day after day . He never showed up .
Instead , she was left with that brute , George .
He never came for her .
At a luxurious nightclub VIP room , George lounged on the sofa , slapping the check for a million dollars onto the coffee table . With his legs stretched out , he smirked .
“ Bring all your beautiful girls over here . See ? I’ve got money ! ”