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But now Stanley seemed to harbor a deep grudge against those sleazy men, even though Wendy hadn’t actually lost anything. Everything was still under her control.
Stanley looked down at Wendy’s delicate, almost doll–like face and said quietly, “I’ve never seen you wear such a sexy dress before. I can’t let them see you like that and get away with it!”
Wendy was speechless. Of all things, his focus was on her dress.
She shot him a sharp glance. “You’re no different from those guys, full of dirty thoughts.”
Stanley grinned. “I’m a man myself. I’m the only one who should see you looking so beautiful!”
When he walked in earlier, he had seen her standing there in that long dress, surrounded by those men. At that moment, he had seriously wanted to make them all disappear.
Wendy gave him another pointed look, as if telling him to save Bella and Angela first.
Just then, Zayn came over. “Mr. Hawk, Ms. Wendy.”
Wendy’s voice tightened with anxiety. “How is it? Did you catch the mastermind?”
Zayn shook his head. “We’ve searched every corner of this private winery, inside and out, but we didn’t find any suspicious person.”
Wendy clenched her fists. “She got away again!”
Though disappointed, Wendy had expected this. Jessica had boldly shown up at this private winery; that meant she definitely had a backup plan and an escape route.
Jessica had slipped away once more. 2
Stanley said to Wendy, “Let’s head back.”
Wendy nodded. “Okay.”
Back at the office, night had already fallen. Stanley asked, “You’re saying this thief is Jessica?”
Wendy nodded firmly. “I’m absolutely sure it’s Jessica, but I don’t have any proof.”
Stanley frowned, but said nothing.
Wendy stood up. “Don’t you believe me? I have no evidence, so it’s normal if you don’t trust me. Jessica is your fiancée–if I were you, I’d believe her too.”
With that, she turned and started to leave.
But Stanley reached out and grabbed her slender, fair wrist, stopping her. “Are you angry?”
Wendy shook her head. “I’m not angry. Why would I be? It’s only natural for you to believe your fiancée. I have no reason to be upset.”
Stanley knew she was angry, and smiled faintly. “I haven’t said a word–it’s all coming from you. I believe you. I believe it was Jessica.”
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She believed him?
Wendy looked up at him. “You really believe me?”
Stanley nodded. “I do. After everything today, she fled in panic. She definitely won’t dare touch Bella or my mom. It’s late now–we should rest and think of our next move tomorrow.”
Stanley and Wendy had been running on high alert all day. Now that night had fallen, it was time to rest.
Wendy knew that since Jessica had failed tonight, she wouldn’t make any rash moves.
After all, both she and Stanley had already figured out Jessica was behind it.
Wendy nodded. “Alright, I’ll head back and rest.”
She turned to leave again.
But Stanley pulled her back. “Where are you going?”
“I thought you said we should rest first. I’m staying at Halsey’s tonight.”
“You’re not going anywhere. Sleep here tonight.”
Sleep here?
Stanley had his own private lounge, but Wendy didn’t want to sleep there.
“I think I should go,” Wendy said quietly.
“What if there’s news about Bella or my mom in the middle of the nigh
