Wendy’s heart skipped a beat. Tonight, Stanley was taking: Jessica home–did that mean the two of them would be spending the night together?
Jessica flashed a smug smile at Wendy, clearly enjoying the moment. “I think it’s time for us to head out. You and Dr. Binder can take your time chatting.”
She turned to Stanley, “Let’s go.”
Stanley gave Wendy a long, quiet glance. He didn’t say a word and led Jessica away.
Terence watched the couple leave, a look of disbelief on his face. “How could Mr. Hawk be so blind? How could he choose someone like Jessica?”
Wendy smiled but said nothing. Relationships were complicated–Jessica might be foolish, but Stanley clearly still loved her. She could only say it was true love.
Terence spoke up again. “Boss, just imagine when Jessica finds out who you really are–when she learns that you’re the real boss of Novallealth, the head of the largest publicly listed healthcare company in the country. I bet she’ll be speechless.”
Wendy could easily picture Jessica’s reaction at that moment–it would be priceless.
“Let’s leave it for today. My true identity needs to stay under wraps for now.”
“Understood, boss.”
“I’m heading back now.”
“Safe travels.”
Wendy returned to Royale Residences, and as fate would have it, she ran into Stanley and Jessica once again. They had just arrived at the building as well.
Jessica had an obvious spring in her step, a smug grin on her face. “Are you spending the night alone?”
Wendy didn’t respond.
“Well, I guess you should wish Stanley and me a wonderful night together,” Jessica continued, her words dripping with insinuation.
Her tone was deliberately provocative, meant to sting Wendy,
Wendy wasn’t angry at all. She smiled, an amused glint in her eyes. “Oh, how funny. I spent the night in his apartment last night.”
What?
Jessica’s face instantly went pale, and she froze, her mouth slightly agape. “Y–You spent the night with Stanley?” Wendy nodded casually. “What, didn’t he tell you? I slept in his bed last night. If you’re uncomfortable with that, I suppose you shouldn’t sleep in it tonight.”
Jessica’s anger flared. “Watch it!”
Wendy smiled sweetly. “Oh, I almost forgot. Of course, you wouldn’t mind. After all, you’ve always liked picking up the leftovers after me. You enjoy using the things I’ve already had.”
Jessica’s fury bleder in an instant. Werby was always to sharp tegund, days maging to gather her
Jessica shot a glare at Stanley. “he’s being mean to me
confidence, Stanley turned his gaze toward Wendy Her clear eyes moet s with an unding endenes, a calms that was both bold and defiant
“Mr. Hawk, you should really get regular check–ups. Sleeping with different women every sight, you might candia something,” she said, her tone casual but biting
Stanley’s lips immediately curled into a displeased line
Jessica’s temper flared even more. She stormed forward, ring her hand to slap Wendy across the face. “Wendy, how dare you insult Stanley! You’re gonna regret this!
But her hand never made contact.
Stanley’s hand shot out, gripping her wrist tightly and preventing the slap
Jessica stood frozen, staring at Stanley in shock “She’s humiliating you! How can you protect her? I need to teach her a lesson!”
Stanley’s eyes were deep, unreadable. It was as if his thoughts were cloaked in ink, impossible to decipher. He held Jessica’s wrist firmly and said, “Forget it, Jessica Don’t hurt your hand.”
A bright smile immediately spread across Jessica’s face as she turned to Wendy. “Did you hear that? He’s worried I’d hurt my hand.”
Wendy shot Stanley a cool, almost dismissive glance before turning her attention to Jessica, a mocking smile tugging at her lips.
“I don’t know if he’s worried about your hand, but Jessica, as a wornan, you really are a failure.”
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Chapter 477
