Halsey gave Wendy a playful wink. “Wendy, your husband did pretty well this time.”
Luna stared at Wendy in shock. “Wendy, Mr. Hawk is your husband? Are you really Mrs. Hawk?”
Halsey nodded with a grin. “That’s right, Wendy is Mrs. Hawk!”
Luna was in disbelief. She grabbed Wendy’s arm, her face full of envy. “Wendy, you’re so lucky. You must be so happy!”
Wendy smiled awkwardly, unsure of how to respond. She didn’t even know what happiness was anymore.
Wendy lay down on her bed and took out her phone, opening up the conversation between her and “Hubby“.
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to send a simple message. [Thank you.]
Just two words. Thank you.
Ding.
The reply came almost immediately.
Stanley’s message was short and to the point. [How are you gonna thank me?]
Wendy curled her delicate fingers around the phone, hesitating to reply. She pressed the phone under her pillow and closed her eyes.
The next day, Luna arrived at Hawk Group. The company’s headquarters, located in the heart of Hovendale, towered above the city–a symbol of wealth, power, and influence. The building’s majestic height was enough to take anyone’s breath away.
Luna walked in and approached the front desk. “Hi, I’d like to see Mr. Hawk.”
The receptionist smiled politely. “Do you have an appointment?”
“No, but Mr. Hawk knows me.”
“I’m sorry, without an appointment, I can’t let you see Mr. Hawk.”
Disappointment flickered across Luna’s face, and she turned to leave.
But just then, a group of people walked toward her. Stanley was at the front, accompanied by senior executives from the company, all wearing the blue badges that signified their positions. Stanley held a file in his hand and was deep in conversation with the others.
Luna’s eyes lit up, and she hurried over. “Mr. Hawk, hello!”
Stanley stopped and looked at her, his expression blank. “You are?”
Stanley didn’t recognize her.
“I’m Wendy’s classmate. Thank you for saving me and Wendy last night.”
Stanley raised an eyebrow, faint recognition flickering in his eyes. Luna had dressed up carefully today, wearing a beautiful dress and holding her legs close together, looking innocent and demure.
“Mr. Hawk, thank you for saving me and Wendy. This is a gift I’d like to give you.”
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Luna happily handed Stanley a gift bag.
Stanley stood tall, his gaze cold and distant. “Did Wendy send you here?”
“No, I came on my own. Wendy went to the hospital this morning to stay with Nathan.” Luna’s voice was sweet and innocent as she spoke.
Stanley froze for a moment.
“Mr. Hawk, this is something I made myself…”
Stanley’s expression turned cold. His voice was flat, almost biting. “You don’t need to come here anymore.”
Without another word, Stanley turned and walked away.
Luna stood frozen in place.
The receptionist quickly walked over. “Miss, please leave.”
Luna’s pale eyes began to tear up. She clutched the gift bag tightly, the one with the embroidered sachet she had made herself, but Stanley hadn’t even glanced at it.
Under the receptionist’s urging, Luna was forced to leave.
As she stepped outside, she saw a luxury car pulling up. The latest sensation in the entertainment industry, actress Willow Morrison, strutted into Hawk Group, flanked by her assistant and bodyguards, her presence commanding attention.
Two female employees at the entrance were chatting.
“Isn’t that Willow, the major star? She’s the new rising star from Apex Entertainment, operated by our company.”
“Anyone who signs with Apex Entertainment is bound to rise.”
“You forgot to mention, if she becomes Mr. Hawk’s woman she’ll have the world at her feet!”
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