George left, and Jessica linked arms with Lilian.
“Mom, what do you think Wendy has on George? What kind of leverage does she hold over hirn?”
Lilian smiled, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction. “Jessica, that’s not something we need to worry about. All you need to know is that Wendy is no match for you. She’ll end up being nothing more than George’s plaything”
Jessica smirked. In her mind, Wendy–coming from the countryside–was nothing more than a match for someone like George. What right did she have to hold the position of Mrs. Hawk?
Jessica praised, “Mom, you’re brilliant!”
Lilian’s eyes shone brightly. “Jessica, your dad hasn’t been home for several nights now. Why don’t you call him and ask him to come home? He always does what you say.”
Harry really did treat Jessica like a little princess. When she asked him to do something, he’d never defy her.
Jessica nodded. “I’ll do it, Mom. I’ll call him right now and make sure he comes home.”
She took out her phone and dialed the number.
Lilian felt at ease. Without Wendy standing in her way, her future looked much brighter.
At the Hawk Group, in the CEO’s office, Stanley sat in a black leather chair, going over some documents. His good friend, Nathan, had come to visit.
Nathan took a lazy sip of his coffee and leaned against the desk. “Stanley, I came by today to ask you something.”
Stanley continued to review the files, his smile barely curling at the corners of his lips. “What’s got you in a bind? This is rare.”
Nathan raised an eyebrow. “I need your advice. How can I win Wendy over?”
He was asking him how he could court Wendy.
Stanley paused, his pen still in hand.
“Stanley, you’ve been with Wendy for years. You know what she likes, what she enjoys. You must have a better understanding of how to win her heart than anyone else. Tell me what’s the secret?”
Stanley set his pen down and looked up at Nathan. “Nathan, as your good friend, I have to tell you that you and Wendy aren’t right for each other.”
“Why?” Nathan asked, confused.
“Wendy is… Well, she’s from the countryside. She doesn’t have much education or a job. She’s just a pretty face. She has flaws.”
Nathan stared at Stanley in silence.
Stanley raised an eyebrow. “What are you looking at me like that for?”
Nathan smirked. “Stanley, we’ve known each other since we were kids, and this is the first time I’ve heard you speak so harshly about a girl.”
Stanley’s lips pressed into a thin line at Nathan’s comment.
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In all their years of friendship, Stanley had never spoken ill of a girl. He’d seen Nathan date a model once, but he had simply glanced at her otice and said nothing. But now, with Wendy, he couldn’t help but react strongly. Nathan eyed him with suspicion. “Stanley, are you trying to keep Wendy for yourself? Have you developed feelings for her?”
He claimed that Wendy was flawed, but he seemed to want to keep her to himself. Had he fallen for her?
Stanley raised an eyebrow, giving a dismissivé chuckle. “What? No way.”
He couldn’t have feelings for Wendy. It was impossible.
Nathan nodded slowly. “Well, that makes sense. You’ve been dating Jessica for so long, you’re definitely going to marry her.”
Stanley’s handsome face showed no emotion, but he simply nodded. “Yes.”
He was going to marry Jessica.
With that in mind, Nathan pursuing Wendy seemed possible, though the thought of his best friend being with his
ex–wife left a sour taste in his mouth.
“So, what do you think I should do? What does Wendy like?” Nathan pressed.
Stanley didn’t know. He had never given Wendy any gifts, and honestly, he had no idea what she liked.
