Chapter 693
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Horace looked at Jessica, his disappointment barely hidden, “You deserve to be punished. How could you do something like this?
He had always known Jessica was a bit headstrong and cunning, but when Wendy told him she had hired thugs to kidnap people, he refused to believe it. He simply couldn’t accept that his daughter could be so cruel at her core.
As the head of a wealthy family, Horace was proud of his lineage. Jessica’s mother, Brittany, came from a prestigious background as well. With such strong bloodlines, how could they have made someone like Jessica?
His disappointment was deep and painful.
Yet Jessica showed no sign of understanding her mistake. Instead, she looked wronged.
“Dad, how could you hit me in front of others? You’re just embarrassing me in front of Wendy! I’m your daughter! Why do you always side with outsiders?”
With that, Jessica turned and tried to storm out–but a bodyguard in black blocked her way.
From behind, Wendy’s voice was firm. “Did I say you could leave?”
Stanley’s voice was cold. “You kidnapped Bella and my mother. The evidence is all there. Do you really think you can from this?”
Jessica glanced between Wendy and Stanley, both clearly determined not to let her go.
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She then looked at Angela, whose gaze had turned icy–it was clear that Angela no longer held any warmth or favor toward her.
Right now, the only person she could cling to was Horace.
Looking straight at her father, Jessica pleaded, “Dad, I’m your only daughter! You’re not going to just let them take me away, are you?”
Yet, Horace said nothing.
Desperation crept into Jessica’s voice. “You have to protect me! This will ruin my life!”
Horace’s eyes shifted to Wendy and Stanley. “I have to take Jessica back with me.”
Despite everything, Horace was still protecting his daughter. No matter how disappointed he was, he couldn’t abandon her.
Wendy showed no surprise. She already knew Horace would stand by Jessica. He was a good father who loved his daughter deeply. 1
She said firmly, “If you let her get away with this, it’ll only encourage her to push boundaries again and again. You don’t know what she might do next. If you truly love her, you have to teach her to become a person of good character”
Horace paused–he agreed with Wendy’s words. “From now on, I will keep a tighter rein on her. Her mother is coming back soon, and I can’t let you take her away now. I promise you, once Jessica’s mother has met her, I’ll do right by you.”
Stanley looked at Wendy. “I’ll follow whatever you decide.”
Wendy nodded at Horace. “Alright, I trust you. I’ll be waiting for that day.”
For now, she agreed to let things go.
Jessica breathed easier; a small, proud smile crept across her face. As long as she held the title of richest man’s daughter, she was certain that she would be untouchable.
Horace called out to his men, “Clean this place up. Jessica, come with me.”
The father and daughter left together.
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Wendy scooped Bella into her arms. “Let’s go home now.‘
Angela looked at Wendy gratefully. “Thank you for healing my leg
Stanley, still unaware that Angela’s leg had healed, was shocked.
Angela smiled. “Wendy healed them.”
Stanley’s eyes lit up as he looked at Wendy. “Thank you.”
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