Halsey gave Wendy a playful wink. "Wendy, your husband did pretty well this time."Luna stared at Wendy in shock. "Wendy, Mr. Hawk is your husband? Are you really Mrs. Hawk?"Halsey nodded with a grin. "That's right, Wendy is Mrs. Hawk!"Luna was in disbelief. She grabbed Wendy's arm, her face full of envy. "Wendy, you're so lucky. You must be so happy!"Wendy smiled awkwardly, unsure of how to respond. She didn't even know what happiness was anymore.Wendy lay down on her bed and took out her phone, opening up the conversation between her and "Hubby".After a moment of hesitation, she decided to send a simple message. [Thank you.]Just two words. Thank you.Ding.The reply came almost immediately.Stanley's message was short and to the point. [How are you gonna thank me?]Wendy curled her delicate fingers around the phone, hesitating to reply. She pressed the phone under her pillow and closed her eyes.-The next day, Luna arrived at Hawk Group. The company's headquarters
As Luna listened to the two employees gossiping, she turned her attention back to Hawk Group.She was studying acting, so she understood the significance of the company. Hawk Group, with its subsidiary Apex Entertainment, controlled half of the entertainment industry. The resources and connections inside were top-tier, things that some people spent their entire lives trying to get a hold of but could never touch. And all of it belonged to Stanley.Luna's eyes slowly brightened with realization.-Stanley returned to his CEO office, slamming the file onto his desk with a forceful thud. He pulled out his phone and opened WhatsApp. Wendy still hadn't replied to his messages.Just then, Zayn walked in and quietly reported, "Mr. Hawk, Mrs. Hawk isn't at the university. She went to the hospital to stay with Mr. Lowe."Stanley's face darkened. Wendy's whereabouts had been reported to him every day. This morning, she had gone to the hospital to keep Nathan company.Before Stanley co
The maids were buzzing with excitement, clearly in awe of Trish.At that moment, Edith, along with Archer and Natalie from the third branch, came downstairs. The three of them were dressed formally, all sporting smiles of anticipation.When Edith saw Wendy, her expression immediately turned cold. "Wendy, Trish is bringing Dr. Ceylan home for dinner tonight. You'd better not say a word and embarrass Dr. Ceylan, or I won't forgive you!" she snapped.Archer and Natalie glanced briefly at Wendy before looking away. "Mom, Trish and Dr. Ceylan are almost here. Let's go out and greet them."Just as they spoke, a luxury car pulled up on the lawn.Trish, linked arm-in-arm with Dr. Ceylan, had arrived.Trish was stunning in a long gown, glowing with radiance. She proudly announced, "Grandma, Dad, Mom, let me introduce you to Dr. Ceylan, my boyfriend."Edith, Archer, and Natalie all turned to Dr. Ceylan at once, their faces lighting up with satisfaction. "Dr. Ceylan, it's an honor to mee
Edith felt like she was at the peak of her life, basking in the glory brought to her by her two most cherished granddaughters. Jessica and Trish, the two shining stars, both wore smiles that radiated pride.The second and third branches of the family were all wrapped in a joyful atmosphere.Wendy stood quietly in the corner, watching the bustling and lavish Crone family gathering. She had always been an outsider, never truly a part of their world. The only connection she had to this family was her father, who had long since passed and been forgotten by everyone here.Suddenly, Wendy felt a gaze land on her face. She looked up and found Stanley's eyes fixed on her.Why was he staring at her?Tonight, he was here with Jessica, standing by her side as her support.It was as if everyone had forgotten that she was Mrs. Hawk.How laughable.Wendy shifted her gaze away."Alright. Now that everyone's here, Mr. Hawk, Dr. Ceylan, let's begin the dinner," Edith said with a smile.The
Archer chuckled. "Wendy must be jealous of Trish. That's why she's saying all this—she's trying to ruin dinner."Natalie snickered. "She's just a country bumpkin. How dare she call Dr. Ceylan a fraud! It's laughable."Trish squeezed Dr. Ceylan's hand and apologized, "Dr. Ceylan, please don't take anything Wendy says to heart. She's just jealous, and it corroded her mind."Dr. Ceylan glanced in the direction where Wendy had disappeared, feeling a slight sense of relief. Though he didn't know what Wendy might have figured out, the way she made him feel uneasy and nervous was undeniable. Luckily, the Crone family had driven Wendy away.Looking around at the Crone family, the fake Dr. Ceylan was confident he had fooled them. He smiled warmly and said, "It's alright. I won't hold it against her."Edith smiled. "Let's not let Wendy spoil the mood. Come on, let's eat."Trish beamed with pride. "Grandma, I have something to announce. I've joined Dr. Ceylan's medical team and now own a
The Crone family raised their glasses and took a sip, their faces full of joy and satisfaction.As they did, Jessica noticed Stanley sitting quietly nearby. He hadn't participated in any of the Crone family's conversations and was keeping a remarkably low profile.Ever since Wendy left, Stanley had been staring off into the distance, as if his mind wasn't entirely here.Jessica couldn't help but speak up. "Stanley, what's wrong? Do you have a problem with us investing in Dr. Ceylan's medical team?"Stanley slowly lifted his gaze and glanced at Dr. Ceylan across the table. There was something sharp in his eyes, almost like he could see right through the man.For a moment, Dr. Ceylan felt a twinge of nervousness. Stanley's gaze was calm but intense, like it could pierce through him, and the whole situation—Wendy earlier, Stanley now—was making him uncomfortable.But Stanley only gave Dr. Ceylan a brief, almost dismissive glance, then turned away. "No. You guys can decide what you
The two maids walked along, talking softly."Is this incense going to Mr. Hawk and Ms. Jessica's room?" one of them asked."Yes," the other replied. "Mrs. Edith and Mrs. Lilian told us to deliver it. This is aphrodisiac incense.""Looks like tonight, Ms. Jessica and Mr. Hawk will finally get things moving.""You'll see—soon enough, Ms. Jessica will become Mrs. Hawk.""And don't forget Dr. Ceylan. He's staying tonight, too. He and Ms. Trish are bound to make something happen. Mrs. Edith hasn't stopped talking about how impressive her two grandsons-in-law are.""The Crone family is rising to the top!"The two maids walked further away, their chatter fading as they went.Wendy, who had been standing quietly nearby, overheard their conversation. Edith and Lilian were planning to use aphrodisiac incense on Stanley, were they? The last time, at the Crone family's estate, Stanley had been exposed to some aphrodisiac, but it hadn't been very strong, and he had managed to resist it. T
Stanley paused in his tracks, slowly turning to face Jessica.She, too, had inhaled the aphrodisiac incense, and a rush of warmth washed over her. Her delicate face flushed a deep red, and her lips, already tinted from the incense, were bitten lightly as she gazed at him with a certain sensual energy in her eyes.Lilian's voice cut through the silence. "Mr. Hawk, Jessica needs you right now. You're not going to leave her, are you?"Stanley remained silent, his gaze fixed on Jessica, his face unreadable.Without another word, Jessica threw back the covers, stepped out of bed, and rushed straight into his arms.Harry and Lilian exchanged a satisfied glance before closing the door quietly behind them.Jessica's strap had slipped from her shoulder, exposing her delicate skin. She looked up at him with wide, admiring eyes. "Stanley, I've always known that you love me the most."With that, Jessica wrapped her arms around his neck, lifting herself onto her toes to press a kiss to his l
At that moment, Edith, Lilian, and Trish all arrived, walking into the hospital room with expressions of surprise and excitement.Edith's eyes sparkled. "The real Dr. Ceylan has really arrived in Hovendale?"Stanley nodded. "Yes, Dr. Ceylan will be attending the dinner tonight."Goodness!The Crone family was buzzing with excitement.Trish, looking starstruck, exclaimed, "The real Dr. Ceylan has finally arrived! The doctor is my idol, my goal—the person I want to be. I can't believe I'm finally going to meet Dr. Ceylan!"Edith added, "Dr. Ceylan is so mysterious, always appearing and disappearing. We've been fooled by the fake Dr. Ceylan before, but now, we'll finally see the doctor's true face."Lilian, too, was curious. "Do you think Dr. Ceylan is a man or a woman?"Jessica shook her head. "I don't know either. We'll have the answer tonight."Edith turned to Stanley with a hopeful look. "Mr. Hawk, can we come with you to the dinner tonight? We all want to meet Dr. Ceylan."S
Wendy felt that it was time for her to finally show herself. The Crone family had been responsible for her father's death, and it was time to settle those scores once and for all. And then, there was Stanley. He had always wanted to know who Dr. Ceylan really was. Well, now she was ready to tell him.-At the CEO's office in Hawk Group, Stanley sat behind his desk, reviewing documents. His hand moved swiftly with a pen as he signed his name in the bottom corner of each page with a sharp, decisive stroke.Just then, the door opened, and Zayn entered quietly. "Mr. Hawk, we've received news about Dr. Ceylan."Stanley paused, the pen hovering in midair. His dark eyes shifted up to meet Zayn's. "Go on.""We've just received word from Dr. Ceylan that the doctor will be attending the dinner tonight. The real Dr. Ceylan has arrived in Hovendale and has arranged to meet with you there."Stanley's expression deepened, his gaze growing darker. He had been searching for Dr. Ceylan for wha
"It's getting late. You should go home and get some rest," Wendy said, her voice calm but firm.Stanley glanced at her, with no intention of moving. "You're right. It's late. Goodnight."Wendy froze.Was he staying here tonight?"Mr. Hawk, hasn't Zayn brought the key yet?" Wendy asked, trying to keep her voice steady."He won't bring it until tomorrow. So tonight, I'll be staying here," Stanley replied smoothly."No," Wendy protested, her voice trembling slightly.Stanley turned to her, his gaze sharp. "I'm informing you, not asking for your permission."Wendy opened her mouth to say something else, but before she could, the world around her seemed to darken. Stanley kissed her again, silencing her with a force that left her breathless.-In the hospital room, Jessica had been dialing Stanley's number relentlessly, but there was no answer.She tried Wendy's number next, but still, no one picked up.What were they doing?Thinking back to the images she had seen during the vi
No! How could this be?Jessica couldn't believe it. She immediately erupted in anger, shouting, "Wendy, what are you doing with Stanley? You little tramp! You must have seduced him! Stanley is my boyfriend now! Don't you have any shame?""Wendy, take a good look! It's your boyfriend harassing me!""You little—" Jessica opened her mouth to say more, but the video call was suddenly disconnected.Inside Royale Residences, Wendy was still pinned under Stanley. She had hoped to say a few more things to Jessica, but before she could, Stanley snatched the phone out of her hand and hung up the call.Stanley's eyes were burning with a dangerous desire. "Done with your rant?"Wendy scoffed. "Not even close! I still have so much to say to Jessica, but I'm sure she's already imagined it all by now. Just you wait."Stanley tossed Wendy's phone onto the coffee table. "If you're done, let's get back to what we were doing."He kissed her again.Wendy couldn't even find the words to respond
"I'm calling Jessica!"Wendy figured that if Stanley was going to act so arrogantly with Samuel's call, she might as well call Jessica and let her see exactly what was going on.Sure enough, the man above her froze. Stanley looked down at her, his eyes intense.Wendy smirked. She knew that name would do the trick. "Stanley, get out of my house right now! Otherwise, I'll tell Jessica about how you're sexually harassing me tonight. She might not be able to do much, but trust me, she can make sure you can't do anything either."Stanley's gaze burned with desire as he looked at her, his voice rough. "Wendy, what's wrong with you?"Wendy blinked in confusion. Why was he asking that when she was talking about Jessica?What was wrong with her?Stanley lowered his head and kissed her soft earlobe. "Wendy, you're leaking."Leaking? Wendy suddenly realized what he meant. Since becoming pregnant, her body had changed, and she had been feeling especially full in her chest lately. Last n
Stanley winced in pain. Wendy was still the same, always biting when she got upset.Without warning, Stanley shoved her backward, pushing her deep into the sofa.Wendy's soft body sank into the cushions. Just as she was about to sit up, Stanley's tall, solid form descended on top of her, pinning her down.She placed both hands on his firm chest, furrowing her brow. "Stanley, what are you—mmph!" Before she could finish, her lips were covered by his. Stanley had lowered his head, capturing her lips in a forceful kiss.Wendy's eyes widened in shock. The last time they had shared an intimate moment like this was back in that village, when he had forced himself on her. After that, nothing. Now, his clean, crisp, and domineering presence overwhelmed her once again. He pried her lips open, invading her mouth with his. Wendy's mind went blank."Stanley, let go of me!"Wendy struggled against him, her hands pressing against the black fabric of his suit jacket. Her fingers brushed a d
Stanley scanned the room. "This place must have cost quite a bit to decorate, huh?"Wendy shrugged. "So what?""Did Samuel pay for all of this?""Yeah, he paid for everything. He bought the luxury car, the mansion—everything. I just brought my stuff and moved in."Stanley pressed his lips together in thought. Then, his eyes landed on something on the coffee table."What's this?" Stanley moved toward the table.Wendy looked up, her clear eyes suddenly narrowing in shock. On the coffee table was a pregnancy test.Wendy reached out to grab it, but Stanley was faster. He snatched up the test before she could.He glanced at the test, then at her. "Why did you buy a pregnancy test?"Wendy quickly scanned it. Thankfully, it was a new one, and there were no two red lines—thankfully, it didn't reveal that she was pregnant.Since Stanley didn't want kids and had no plans of being a father, she hadn't planned on telling him.Wendy wasn't sure what his reaction would be. If he knew she w
On the other side, Stanley pulled Wendy out of the bar, his long strides quick and confident. Wendy could barely keep up, stumbling behind him.Wendy frowned. "Stanley, let go of me!"Stanley opened the door of his luxury car and shoved her into the passenger seat before he slid into the driver's seat.The Rolls-Royce Phantom sped down the road, the city's neon lights casting a glow on the sleek car. Wendy raised an eyebrow. "Did you finish dinner already? Was the lady's dance not enough to keep you around?"Stanley's sudden appearance at the bar had caught Wendy off guard, especially since she had just seen him watching a group of beautiful dancers moments ago.His hand, adorned with an expensive watch, rested on the steering wheel. The city's lights reflected off his sharp, handsome face, making him look both refined and striking. "You saw me?" he asked, his voice smooth.Wendy nodded. "Yeah. Your charm seems endless. Everywhere, there's someone falling for you."Stanley's
Dwight grabbed the blanket and pulled it over his handsome face, not saying a word. He wasn't in the mood to talk.The first time he did something bad, and she caught him. His luck was unbelievable.Halsey reached out and pulled the blanket off his face. "Dwight, talk to me. Why are you watching this?"Now, Dwight lay flat on the bed, one long leg hanging off the edge. His posture was relaxed, but there was an untamed, wild energy about him—reckless, carefree.Halsey snatched the blanket off his face, her soft body pressing into him, her weight on top of him.Dwight, feeling resigned, let go of any pretense. "So what if I watched it?""You…" Halsey was left speechless by his shamelessness.Dwight looked at her small, oval face. "You can leave now.""I'm not leaving.""Then what do you want?""I want to watch too!"Dwight narrowed his eyes and reached for the phone, trying to stop her from seeing it.But Halsey had already clicked on the video. She was curious, after all—she