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Wendy didn’t say much
“Tomorrow, I’ll bring the fake Dr. Ceylan to the Crone family’s estate. You bring my dad’s ashes, and we’ll make the exchange in person.”
With that, Wendy turned and entered her apartment, slamining the door shut with a resounding bang
The others stood frozen.
Lilian wore a skeptical expression. “We’ve already filed a report and used every method to search for the fake Dr. Ceylan, but it’s like he’s vanished into thin air–there’s not a trace of him. Now Wendy says she’ll bring him tomorrow. Why do I find that so hard to believe?”
Trish turned to Stanley. “Mr. Hawk, what do you think?”
Stanley, his gaze fixed on the closed door of Wendy’s apartment, pressed his lips together slightly. “At this point, you don’t have many options other than trusting Wendy.”
The others fell silent.
“Then we’ll wait until tomorrow and see if she really can bring us that guy,” Edith said, slamming her hand down on the table.
Jessica, who had been holding onto Stanley’s arm, pouted. “I guess we’re homeless tonight…”
Stanley barely reacted. “I’ll have my secretary arrange something. You can stay in the presidential suite at a hotel for the night.”
Edith’s eyes immediately lit up. “Thank you, Mr. Hawk!”
Lilian smiled as well, seizing the opportunity to add, “Jessica, why don’t you skip the hotel? Mr. Hawk is staying here. You should stay with him tonight.”
Jessica looked at Stanley, her face glowing. “Stanley, can 1-”
Stanley pulled his arm away without any emotion. “I have work to do tonight and won’t be done until late. You all go to the hotel and get some rest.”
With that, Stanley entered his apartment, slamming the door shut behind him.
Jessica stood there, stunned. She had wanted to stay with Stanley, but instead, she had been met with rejection. Her pride felt shattered.
A soft taugh broke the silence. It was Natalie.
Natalie quickly covered her mouth. “Sorry, I couldn’t help it.”
At this point, with Trish and the fake Dr. Ceylan’s relationship falling apart, the third branch was clearly not happy with the second branch’s success. They didn’t want to let Jessica marry Stanley.
Harry and Lilian also felt awkward, knowing their daughter’s proposal had failed.
Edith stomped her foot in frustration. “Alright, enough! You’re all the same! Stop laughing at each other–you’re all just as hopeless!”
Jessica and Trish stood in silence.
“I had hoped you two would team up for a grand wedding, but clearly, I overestimated you. I’m leaving!” Edith
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huffed before storming of.
The others followed her, heads down in defeat.
Inside the apartment, Stanley stood tall by the floor–to–ceiling windows. Zayn had arrived and was standing behind him.
“Mr. Hawk, we’ve already deployed people to search for the fake Dr. Ceylan. He’s been preparing for this, so it will take some time to track him down.”
Stanley removed his coat, revealing a white shirt and business vest. He pushed his bangs back, exposing his handsome and refined face. He had been busy these past few days since he had just returned from Feirwale, and be had many documents to go through.
Zayn,
confused, said, “We’ve been searching for the fake Dr Ceylan. Why did you have Ms. Jessica and the others beg Ms. Wendy for help?
Stanley unbuttoned his shirt slightly and rolled up the sleeves, turning to look at Zayn.
“I’ve been searching for the real Dr. Ceylan, but the doctor’s too good at hiding. I’ve seen only glimpses. This
whole situation presents a perfect opportunity. I want to stand back and see if, amidst all the turmoil, the real Dr. Ceylan’s identity will finally be revealed.”
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