Zayn immediately understood. It was clear now–Stanley had been patiently waiting all along, like a mantis waiting for the cleada while the bird was lurking behind.
It had happened before. Stanley had missed meeting the real Dr. Ceylan multiple times.
No one had managed to slip away from under Stanley’s watch until now. The real Dr. Ceylan was the first.
It seemed that this time, Stanley was determined to unmask this mysterious Dr. Ceylan once and for all. Stanley hadn’t done much today, but somehow, he knew everything that had happened outside.
Zayn, still puzzled, spoke up. “The Crone family went to se Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Samuel today. Both of them said that they needed to ask Wendy for help, saying she was the only one who could solve the situation. What do you think that means?“,
Stanley’s handsome face was bathed in the dim light, his expression distant and enigmatic as he gazed out, his tone inreadable. “What do you think it means?”
Zayn shook his head. “I can’t figure it out.”
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Stanley smiled, the curve of his lips sly and ambiguous. “Either Wendy knows Dr. Ceylan, or… Wendy is Dr. Ceylan.
What?
Zayn gasped, his breath catching in shock. “Ms. Wendy is D. Ceylan? H–How is that even possible?”
Stanley turned to face the floor–to–ceiling windows. It was highttime, and the city lights below twinkled like stars. He scoffed softly.
“Yeah, I also think it’s impossible. How could the woman who suddenly appeared by my side when I was in a coma and circled me for three years be the legendary Dr. Ceylan? I don’t believe it, either.”
Zayn hesitated, then ventured, “Then maybe Ms. Wendy knows Dr. Ceylan.”
Stanley nodded thoughtfully. “That’s more likely. After all.”
“After all, what?”
Stanley’s voice grew a bit colder. “After all, Samuel knows Dr. Ceylan. He has a wide network, so it’s not surprising he’d know someone like Dr. Ceylan. And since Wendy’s been involved with him, it’s natural that she would know Dr. Ceylan too.”
Zayn nodded. “That’s true.”
Stanley waved him off. “You can go now. We’ll see if Wendy can find the fake Dr. Ceylan before we do.”
“Understood, Mr. Hawk”
Zayn left the room.
Now, Stanley was alone in the apartment. He knew Wendy was nearby, just across the hall.
He pulled out his phone and glanced at it. The screen was empty–none of his texts to Wendy had been answered.
During their three years of marriage, she had sent him countless messages every day, all of which ignored.
At some point, the roles had reversed. Now, it was she who didn’t respond.
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Even though she was just across the hall, Stanley felt like she was growing farther and farther away from him.
The next day…
At the Crone family’s estate, Edith arrived with the second and third branches of the family in tow.
The estate’s gates were sealed with a notice, and they couldn’t get inside. They could only stand by the entrance and wait.
Edith anxiously scanned the surroundings. “It’s almost time. Where is Wendy? Why hasn’t she shown up yet?” Jessica sneered, her voice dripping with sarcasm, “I don’t believe for a second that she’ll be able to catch the fake Dr. Ceylan. She could be lying to us.”
Everyone was lost in their own thoughts, their moods heavy with uncertainty.
Just then, a Rolls–Royce luxury sedan pulled up to the side of the road. The back door slid open slowly, revealing Stanley’s handsome face.
Stanley had arrived.
Today was the day Wendy had agreed to meet the Crone family, and he had come to see for himself.
Zayn, in the driver’s seat, glanced at the time. “It’s almost the agreed time, but Ms. Wendy still hasn’t arrived.”
Stanley showed no sign of impatience, his expression unreadable as he wondered whether Wendy would show up.
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