Chapter 69
The master bedroom was empty, with no sign of Wendy left behind.
Just then, there was a knock at the door. Zayn appeared at the doorway. “Mr. Hawk, I saw Mrs. Hawk on my way here. She’s already left.”
She left? Didn’t I tell her to wait here?
“I’ve sent someone to find the antidote for the aphrodisiac Zayn added.
Stanley barely moved his lips. “No need.”
He stepped into the bathroom, turning on the cold shower
The aphrodisiac in the room had been extinguished by Wendy, leaving only a trace amount that Stanley had inhaled. The effect wasn’t too strong, and he knew he could overcome it with his willpower.
He stood under the cold water, letting it pour down his body. The icy droplets splashed against his toned muscles, each drop glistening before breaking apart–his chiseled physique enough to make anyone stare.
Stanley kept his eyes down, but Wendy’s delicate face and soft, fragile hands kept appearing in his mind. Her touch was comforting, and it made him want more.
His restrained desires surged once again. Stanley cursed softly, running a hand down his face, closing his eyes in frustration.
The next morning, Wendy was woken up by the sound of her phone ringing. It was her best friend, Cecelia.
Wendy answered, but the noise on the other end was chaotic. Cecelia’s frantic voice came through. “Wendy, you need to be careful! Benny just showed up at my magazine office with a bunch of guys causing trouble.”
“What?” Wendy’s heart skipped. Benny was causing trouble at Cecelia’s office? “Is everything okay? Are you alright?”
“I’m fine… Ah!” Cecelia screamed suddenly, and the phone was snatched from her.
Benny’s voice echoed in the background. “Wendy, your best friend is in my hands now. Come here if you want to see her again!”
Cecelia’s voice cracked as she shouted, “Wendy, don’t come here!”
Benny barked out orders. “Someone shut her up!”
All that came from Cecelia were muffled cries of distress.
Wendy’s eyes narrowed, icy fury flashing through her. “Benny, don’t hurt Cecelia. I’m coming now!”
She rushed to the magazine office, moving as fast as she could. Benny was there, surrounded by his bodyguards in black. Cecelia was being held, her mouth taped shut.
When Cecelia saw her, she immediately shook her head, silently urging Wendy to leave before things got worse.
Wendy turned to Benny. “Mr. Gondale, what are you trying to do?”
Benny, the local bully of Hovendale, was only afraid of Stanley–everyone else, he had no fear of. He chewed gum , casually, looking at Wendy with disdain.
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Chapter 69
“Wendy, you got here quicker than I’d thought. Last night, Jessica called me, saying you were all over Stanley, refusing to let him divorce you. I couldn’t understand why someone like you, from the countryside, thinks you deserve Stanley.”
So it was Jessica who had stirred Benny up.
Benny had always looked down on her, thinking she didn’t belong with Stanley. After Jessica’s failed attempt to seduce Stanley, she had used Benny to get back at Wendy.
Benny moved closer to Cecelia, a malicious glint in his eye. Wendy, you’ve been making things hard for Jessica, so now I’m going to make things difficult for you. Today, I’m going to show you what happens when you mess with me!”
He seemed ready to hurt Cecelia.
“Wait!” Wendy spoke up.
Benny paused, looking at her with a mocking grin. “What, Wendy? Are you scared now? Well, why don’t you grovel and beg for mercy right now?”
Wendy’s gaze was icy and unwavering. “Mr. Gondale, I know you’ve always looked down on me. Here’s the deal: We’ll have a competition. If I lose, I’ll grovel and beg for mercy. If you lose, you’ll let Cecelia go, no questions asked.”
