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George’s eyes widened in disbelief. Now he understood. He hadn’t realized it until this very moment.
When he got out of prison, Wendy was the first to know. She had been waiting for him the whole time. Everyone thought she would never speak of the dark past from her childhood. After all, a woman’s reputation meant everything.
And she never did speak up. She didn’t tell Glinda or Stanley
When George demanded money, Wendy gave it to him without hesitation. He had easily knocked her out and kidnapped her. It seemed like he truly had her in his grip.
But it was never like that.
She had been pretending the whole time.
She had been wearing a small surveillance device, making it clear that everything–whether it was his demand for 100 million or his attempt to rape her in the cave–was all part of her plan.
She fed his greed with her fake obedience and guided him with her feigned endurance, leading him straight into the abyss of his own crimes.
She had set the trap, and after ten years, she was yet again the one who sent him back to prison.
With so many charges against him, he was either facing the death penalty or life in prison.
It was all part of her strategy.
What George could now understand, Lilian had already realized long ago. The day Hank brought George into the Crone family’s estate, Wendy had been standing outside, watching.
Lilian stared at Wendy, shocked. She could hardly believe what she was seeing. Wendy was no longer that little girl who had chased after her mother’s car when she was abandoned, the one who had cried for help when she was molested, the one who had wandered lost in the woods without a home.
So many years had passed. Wendy had grown up, standing tall before her now. Her eyes were calm and unwavering, full of strength and resolve.
Wendy turned to face the cameras again, and her words resonated clearly. “I’ve never thought my life was shameful. I don’t like to punish myself for others‘ mistakes. So, if you’ve ever been through something like I have,
if you’ve faced the same kind of harm while growing up, remember: Don’t be afraid. Don’t be scared. I know it’s hard, but you have to stand up. No one will save you; only you can save yourself!”
She had saved the little Wendy.
Standing beside Wendy, Cecelia was moved to tears. She excitedly clapped her hands, her applause loud and heartfelt.
The reporters felt embarrassed and started apologizing.
“Ms. Crone, we’re sorry. We misunderstood you earlier. We were too harsh with our words.”
“Wendy, I have two daughters, so I know how strong you must be. You’re incredibly brave.”
The reporters all gave Wendy a thumbs–up, genuinely impressed by her strength.
Stanley stood at the back and watched the scene unfold. His gaze remained fixed on Wendy, unable to look away. He had to admit he hadn’t thought she could handle all of this alone. But she had outsmarted them all, setting the
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perfect trap and turning the tables on them. It was a masterstroke.
She had said she would handle her own business, and now was clear–she really could.
He realized he had always underestimated her and looked down on her. But time and again, she kept surprising
him.
Stanley wasn’t sure what kind of woman he was attracted to, but one who combined beauty, talent, and an independent soul always shone the brightest. Wendy, standing there now, was radiant. He couldn’t tear his eyes away from her.
Nathan, watching everything unfold in shock, hadn’t realized what kind of monster George truly was. “Stanley, did you know about this all along?”
Stanley remained silent.
His silence was an unspoken confirmation,
Nathan was left speechless. Why hadn’t Stanley told him? He had made Nathan lose his chance to be the hero who saved the day!
For some reason, he felt like their brotherhood had shifted, becoming something unrecognizable.
Meanwhile, Lilian and Jessica were frozen, their hands icy and their faces pale. They had never imagined things would unfold like this.
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