Chapter 425
On the other side, Stanley pulled Wendy out of the bar, his long strides quick and confident. Wendy could barely keep up, stumbling behind him.
Wendy frowned. “Stanley, let go of me!“.
Stanley opened the door of his luxury car and shoved her into the passenger seat before he slid into the driver’s
seat.
The Rolls–Royce Phantom sped down the road, the city’s neon lights casting a glow on the sleek car.
Wendy raised an eyebrow. “Did you finish dinner already? Was the lady’s dance not enough to keep you around?”
Stanley’s sudden appearance at the bar had caught Wendy off guard, especially since she had just seen him watching a group of beautiful dancers moments ago.
His hand, adorned with an expensive watch, rested on the steering wheel. The city’s lights reflected off his sharp, handsome face, making him look both refined and striking
“You saw me?” he asked, his voice smooth.
Wendy nodded. “Yeah. Your charm seems endless. Everywhere, there’s someone falling for you.”
Stanley’s lips curved into a small, amused smile. “That’s rich, coming from you. Didn’t you also go to the male stripper bar? Was it fun? If I had shown up a little later, would you have swiped my card to spend some time with a few strippers?”
Wendy just stared at him, speechless. That sharp tongue of his…!
Worried about Halsey, she took out her phone and dialed her number.
But the phone just kept ringing, and no one picked up.
What could Halsey be doing?
Stanley’s deep voice cut through the silence. “Is Halsey with Dwight?”
Wendy nodded. “I think so.”
Stanley’s tone remained calm, with no sign of surprise. He simply said, “Tell Halsey to stay away from him.”
Wendy glanced at him. “Don’t underestimate him. Are you looking down on him? He has lots of potential. There’s a story behind him.”
Stanley’s lips quirked up slightly. “I’m not looking down on him. Dwight comes from a different world than ours or Halsey’s. They’re not likely to have a future together. When you know something won’t work out, it’s better to make sure there’s no feelings involved.”
Stanley made his analysis, and while Wendy agreed with him in a way, she couldn’t help but think of Dwight as a wild stallion–untamed and free. Sooner or later, he would soar in a domain he excelled in.
Wendy lowered Her gaze. “That may be true, but you can’t stop love.”
At first, she had known there was no future for her and Stanley, but she still married him.
Stanley didn’t respond. Thirty minutes later, the Rolls–Royce Phantom pulled up to Royale Residences.
The rain was pouring down, and without an umbrella, Stanley and Wendy ran to the apartment building, both getting soaked.
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Chapter 425
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Wendy entered the building and scanned her fingerprint to unlock the door. “Thanks for the ride. I’ll see you around.”
She stepped into the apartment, ready to close the door behind her.
But Stanley, tall and imposing, blocked the doorway. His knee suddenly bent and shoved the door back open before she could close it.
Wendy blinked in surprise. “What are you doing?”
Stanley simply replied, “I forgot my key. Zayn will bring it over soon. Can I come in and wait?”
Wendy immediately refused. “No… Hey, Stanley!”
But her protest was useless. The door was pushed wide open, and Stanley strode into her apartment without hesitation.
Wendy sighed in exasperation. “This is breaking and entering.”
Stanley glanced around the apartment. Both hers and his were designed with a panoramic sea view, offering stunning vistas.
The difference was in the décor–his was sleek with black–and–white tones, while hers was filled with warm colors. The champagne gold crystal chandelier above added a cozy, homely vibe to the space.
