Seeing that the situation was escalating, Lilian immediately grabbed Harry’s arm.
Harry stepped forward, his voice low. “Mr. Larson, Jessica has been away from you for many years. We can talk about it later.”
Horace’s expression softened as he looked at Jessica. “Let’s home.”
Jessica smiled, her voice light. “Okay.”
Horace led Jessica away.
Wendy took a step forward, “You can’t leave-”
go
But Stanley reached out, his hand gently holding Wendy’s slender arm as he shook his head at
her.
Samuel moved closer. “Wendy, I know you’re angry and frustrated, but Jessica is the daughter of the richest man in the world. You can’t act recklessly.”
Cecelia and Halsey both stepped up, frustration evident on their faces. “Damn it! Once again, Jessica slipped away!”
Ahead, Jessica had reached the side of the long, luxury business car. The butler respectfully opened the rear door for her. “Welcome back, Ms. Larson.”
The bodyguards, standing in the light rain, bowed in unison. “Welcome back, Ms. Larson!”
The presence of the heiress was undeniable, commanding respect and authority.
Jessica gave a smirk, her lips curling into a taunting smile as she turned and glanced at Wendy.
It was a sneer, a challenge.
She was mocking Wendy. Despite all the effort Wendy had put in, she still couldn’t do anything about her.
And she was daring Wendy to try taking her down now.
Wendy’s gaze turned cold, her eyes hardening with an icy resolve. She wanted to move forward.
But Stanley’s long fingers tightened around her arm. “Wendy!”
Wendy was forced to stay in place.
Jessica got into the car, and Edith, along with the others, followed suit. The luxury car pulled
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As they drove off, Edith lowered the car window, and her eyes met Wendy’s. Along with Harry, Lilian, Trish, Archer, and Natalie, they all looked at Wendy with smug smiles of victory before the car disappeared from view.
Wendy’s eyes welled with anger, her frustration boiling over.
Halsey was furious. “Damn it! The Crone family has escaped twice now. Just look at how arrogant they are. How could those killers still have the nerve to act this way!”
Cecelia added, “Ugh, I’m about to explode! These people are shameless!”
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Wendy’s anger burned like fire, but she couldn’t deny the bitter truth–Jessica was the daughter of the richest man.
Wendy yanked her arm out of Stanley’s grasp and turned toward Jerry’s tombstone.
Looking at Jerry’s photo, frozen in time with his gentle smile, she clenched her fist tightly. ” Dad, I’m sorry. I’m useless! But don’t worry. No matter who Jessica’s father is or what tricks she pulls, I’ll avenge you. I promise!”
In the photo, Jerry’s kind eyes stared back at her, forever unable to offer any response.
Stanley stepped up to Wendy’s side. “Let’s head back.”
Suddenly, Wendy felt everything go black, her body swaying as if she were about to collapse.
Stanley’s face turned pale. “Wendy!”
He quickly reached out, catching her and pulling her into his arms.
Samuel, Halsey, and Cecelia hurried to her side. “Wendy! Are you okay?”
Stanley swiftly carried her. “We’re going back now!”
When Wendy opened her eyes again, she found herself back in her apartment, lying on the soft bed.
“You’re up.”
She turned her head and saw Stanley, who had been sitting by her side the entire time.
He tightly held her cold, delicate hand, his face filled with concern. “Please don’t pass out like that again. You scared me.”
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