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Wendy made her way backstage. She had asked Cyril to clear the area, so she was alone in the room.
She sat in front of the vanity, her long, jet–black hair tied up in a low ponytail, exposing her delicate, swan–like neck. She then applied a light touch of makeup, adding a layer of lipstick.
She rarely wore makeup–her face, naturally fair and youthful, already had an angelic look. Now, with just a hint of makeup, her beauty became even more striking.
Outside, she could hear Cyril’s voice. “Good morning, everyone.”
Wendy stood up and reached out to lift the corner of the stage curtain. The massive lecture hall was packed, with rows upon rows of people filling the whole place. This highly anticipated event was standing room only.
The sound of camera shutters clicking echoed through the room.
Cyril stood at the podium, speaking into the microphone. “We’ve gathered here today for…”
The crowd cheered in unison, “Dr. Ceylan!”
Cyril smiled and nodded. “That’s right. It is our great honor to have Dr. Ceylan with us here at Clavendale University for today’s lecture.”
Wendy scanned the crowd below. In the front row, she spotted Stanley sitting in the prime seat–tall, regal, his face as cold as ever. To his left were Jessica and Trish, and to his right sat the deputy dean and the head of the various faculties. No matter where he was, Stanley was always at the center.
Cyril was practically bouncing with excitement as he chirped into the mic, “Alright, let’s welcome Dr. Ceylan!”
It was time for her to make her entrance.
Wendy had been gone for three years, during which time she had lived as Mrs. Hawk. But now, she was returning as Dr. Ceylan.
She couldn’t help but wonder what Stanley, Jessica, Trish, and Sienna’s reactions would be when they saw her. It was sure to be an unforgettable moment.
Wendy prepared to step out onto the stage.
But just as she was about to move, a sharp pain shot through the back of her neck. A heavy blow had struck her.
The world went dark as she collapsed to the ground.
Meanwhile, in the lecture hall, Stanley sat at the front, with Jessica excitedly whispering, “Stanley, we’re finally going to meet Dr. Ceylan!”
The stage curtain slowly began to draw back, and Stanley’s sharp gaze flicked over to the stage. But to his surprise, there was no one there.
No Dr. Ceylan.
A murmur of confusion spread through the crowd.
Trish gasped. “Where’s Dr. Ceylan? What’s going on?”
Cyril was equally stunned. He had just received a message from Dr. Ceylan, who claimed to have arrived backstage. moments ago. Where had the doctor gone?
Where had Dr. Ceylan disappeared to?
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“Everyone, please stay calin,” Cyril said, trying to regain control of the situation.
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But the audience was in a frenzy, whispering among themselves. Just then, Stanley’s phone buzzed. It was an incoming call from Halsey.
Stanley stepped out of the lecture hall to answer. Halsey’s frantic voice came through the line. “Stanley, I have bad news! It’s about Wendy!”
Stanley’s lips tightened into a cold, angry line. “What did she do this time?”
“I saw Wendy being knocked unconscious and dragged away. I couldn’t catch up with the car, but I saw that it was Paul’s people. Paul took Wendy!”
What? Paul took Wendy?
First, she had been abducted by that scumbag George a few days ago, and now she was in the hands of the notorious playboy, Paul?
How was she attracting all these men?
Stanley felt a sharp pain in his chest, a mix of anger and frustration. It seemed like every day, there was something else going wrong with her. He could never have a peaceful moment.
“Stanley, you need to find Wendy now! I think Mr. Paul is interested in her. If you don’t hurry, you’ll lose your wife!” Halsey gasped for air as she spoke.
She was looking for Wendy when she saw Wendy getting dragged into a car. Halsey tried to chase after it, but to no avail.
Stanley, silent, hung up the phone.
Just then, Zayn walked up. “Mr. Hawk, should we block the roads like we did last time?”
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