Stanley said that he and Wendy were done.Jessica was overjoyed, throwing herself into Stanley's arms and clinging to him tightly. "Stanley, I know Wendy's great at seducing men. I don't blame you for developing feelings for her, but I know you'll always choose me. The one you really love is still me!"Yes, Stanley had developed some feelings for Wendy, but the one he loved most, the one who truly had his heart, was Jessica—his girl from the cave.Stanley reached out and embraced Jessica in return.Harry looked on with a proud smile, relieved to see Jessica so happy. If she was happy, then as her father, he was happy too.Lilian, too, seemed content, but her eyes flashed with bitterness as her thoughts turned to Wendy. She had never imagined that a country girl like Wendy could make Stanley even a little bit interested in her. That little troublemaker!-Wendy arrived at the hospital, and Nathan had already packed his things, ready to leave."Nathan, I'm sorry. I had someth
Wendy could only ask her best friend for advice.Ding!Cecelia's reply came through. [That means your friend didn't keep her husband satisfied in bed. He got tired of her after just one time.]What? Was that really what happened?Wendy thought about it. To build a long-lasting relationship, the couple had to be congruent in every area, and sexual compatibility was especially important. She knew that men like Stanley had high standards when it came to physical intimacy. He needed a woman who could keep him pleased in the bedroom.Had she failed to keep him satisfied last night? Had Stanley gotten bored of her after just one time?Ding!Another message from Cecelia popped up. [Wendy, don't tell me this friend is actually you! Have you and Stanley slept together?]Wendy didn't know how to respond, so she decided to brush it off for now. She denied it, saying, [It's not me.]Putting her phone down, Wendy fell into an unsettled sleep.She woke up the next morning and went throug
Stanley froze for a moment. Wendy fainted from taking what? A morning-after pill? He wanted to ask more, but before he could, he heard a few beeps, indicating Halsey had hung up the phone.Jessica, who had overheard the conversation, looked at Stanley in shock. "Stanley, Wendy fainted after taking a morning-after pill?"Stanley didn't answer. He immediately pushed Jessica away from him. "I'm going to Clavendale University," he said quickly, his voice tight with urgency.He rushed out the door.Jessica turned to Lilian, her confusion evident. "Mom, what's going on? Nothing happened between Stanley and Wendy. Why would she take a morning-after pill?"Lilian didn't know what to think either, but her face grew serious. "I'll find out what happened."-Stanley arrived at Clavendale University as quickly as possible, heading straight to the school's medical office. "You're finally here! Please, look at Wendy!" Halsey pulled Stanley over to the bed.Stanley lowered his ga
Wendy's pale eyes instantly reddened. She had always known that Stanley knew exactly how to humiliate a person.If he wanted to shame someone, he would do it in the most cruel, humiliating way possible.She hadn't asked Halsey to call him.Even if she had, so what?He was the one who hadn't used any protection!"I understand," Wendy said, her voice thick with emotion. "Don't worry, Mr. Hawk. I won't call you again. You can leave now."She forced herself to lift her gaze, trying to stop the tears from spilling. She didn't want to cry in front of him.Stanley noticed the redness around her eyes, and an unexpected sense of satisfaction surged through him. It felt almost like revenge, like a deep, bitter kind of justice. He knew he hated her. He hated that she didn't show up that night.He had deliberately called Zayn, knowing that he would go looking for her.But she never came.He hated even more that she had called him when she passed out.She got allergic to morning-after
Wendy lay on her side, her back turned to him, while Stanley sat on the edge of the bed. They looked like a married couple in the middle of a bitter argument.Stanley clenched his fists, then, after a long pause, he finally spat out a single word. "Sure."He stood up and walked out.He left.Tears that Wendy had been holding back slipped down her face uncontrollably. She grabbed the blanket and pulled it over her tear-streaked face. It wasn't a big deal. It was just a bad night. If he didn't have feelings for her, she would just pretend it had been a bad dream.Still, her heart ached. It hurt so much.Wendy knew deep down, she was still in love with Stanley.So deeply in love.-Since that day, Wendy and Stanley hadn't spoken again. The focus of the media during this time, however, was all on Luna.Luna had suddenly joined one of the most talked-about variety shows, and her popularity skyrocketed due to her pure and sweet image. She became known for her innocent persona and
Luna immediately stopped in her tracks. "Wendy, Halsey, what a coincidence! You're both here, too."Wendy and Halsey took a step closer to Luna, but her bodyguards in black blocked their way."Stop right there!" one of the bodyguards ordered.Luna waved her hand dismissively, smiling. "It's fine. They're my classmates."The bodyguards stepped aside, and Wendy and Halsey finally made their way to Luna."Luna, I can't believe you've become a star!" Halsey exclaimed, looking at her in surprise.Luna raised an eyebrow. "Yeah, I got myself a boyfriend. He's the one who helped me become a big star.""A boyfriend? Luna, you're dating someone? I've never heard about this boyfriend before," Halsey replied, clearly surprised.Luna flashed a sweet smile. "My boyfriend is handsome and rich, and he spoils me. He loves me a lot."With that, Luna took a step forward and grabbed Wendy's hand. "Wendy, things are going so well for me now. You must be happy for me, right? You must wish me and my
Cecelia had been taken to the police station?Wendy's face turned pale as she hung up the phone. She turned to Halsey. "Halsey, I need to go to the police station!""I'll go with you," Halsey replied, already following her.-At the police station, Wendy and Halsey found Cecelia locked in a holding cell. Wendy grasped Cecelia's cold hands. "Cecelia, what happened? Why are you here?"Cecelia's face was pale, and she looked utterly confused. "Wendy, this is all connected to that celebrity, Luna Fisher."Cecelia explained what had happened. "Luna went to Ella Magazine for a photoshoot. They needed her to do a stunt with a wire, but someone had cut the wire in advance. Luna fell, and she pointed at me, saying she saw me cut the wire. The police arrested me right away. Please, Wendy, you have to believe me! I didn't do it! I didn't cut the wire. I have no reason to harm her!" Cecelia's voice was frantic. Luna had falsely accused her, making it look like she had tried to kill her.
Wendy had already tested the water's temperature. It was lukewarm, not hot at all.Her sharp, clear eyes locked onto Luna's face. "You intentionally framed Cecelia. It wasn't about her at all, was it? It's me you've got an issue with."Luna shrugged nonchalantly, a sly smile spreading across her lips. "Yeah, it is."Halsey was fuming. "Luna, have you lost your mind? Wendy has always considered you a friend. Don't you remember who rushed to save you when Mr. Silva took you away from Gold Vista Hotel? Now that you're a big star, you've forgotten all about that and turned your back on everyone? You're just repaying kindness with malice! What happened to your conscience?"Luna didn't show the slightest bit of guilt. Instead, she coldly chuckled. "Finally, you're saying what's really on your mind. You're just jealous of me. You're jealous because I found a rich boyfriend. You're jealous because I became a big star!"Jealous?Halsey was speechless. "If you're so proud, why don't you ju
Stanley, the wealthiest man in Hovendale, had the power to command the world with a mere gesture. As long as he was present, Jessica was confident no one would dare to speak ill of her.In other words, with Stanley by her side, Jessica believed she embodied the ultimate pride of the Crone family.The room quickly quieted down, the gossip dying away.Lilian, wearing a smug smile, looked at Wendy. "Wendy, I know you despise me, but you can't just stand by and let Jessica die, can you?"Jessica immediately chimed in, "Wendy, you know I have a heart condition. Stanley even spent a fortune asking you to treat me, yet you refused to help. You wanted to watch me die, didn't you? How cruel can you be?"The two of them played off each other, bringing up the heart condition to pin the blame on Wendy.Wendy had known from the moment this mother-daughter duo showed up that they were clearly setting the stage for something.Wendy's eyes narrowed as she faced them. "Jessica, do you really not
Everyone gathered around Edith and Lilian, marveling at how they had raised such an exceptional young lady like Wendy.Tonight's dinner was filled with elites from all walks of life—exactly the kind of crowd Edith had always dreamed of. She had always craved the spotlight, yearning to stand on the highest stage and bask in everyone's admiration. For years, Edith had placed her hopes on Jessica and Trish. She had been living in a fantasy where Jessica married Stanley and Trish married Dr. Ceylan, hoping these two would elevate her to the top. But now, what Jessica and Trish couldn't accomplish, Wendy had easily achieved for her.Now, Edith truly was the center of envy.Oddly, this wasn't the feeling she had expected.Edith forced a smile, one that barely concealed her discomfort.Lilian, standing next to her, clenched her fists in frustration. She too wore a smile, but it was more painful than tears.At that moment, Wendy looked over at Edith and Lilian, her lips curling into a
Wendy smiled softly as she said to Cyril, "I've heard for a while that Trish is one of your prized students."With that, Wendy settled into a seat, her eyes clear and her smile teasing as she looked at Trish. "According to seniority, Trish should be my grand-apprentice. So, Trish, I'd like you to offer me wine."Wendy sat confidently in the center of the room, her gaze a mix of humor and challenge, as she watched Trish.Trish felt like the pride she took in her prestigious education had just been crushed under Wendy's words."Alright. Someone get the wine," Cyril called out.Moments later, a maid arrived with the wine, and Cyril turned to Trish. "Trish, go serve Dr. Ceylan some wine, and call her 'Grand-mentor'."Trish stayed rooted to the spot.Wendy's lips curled into a sly smile. "Why are you hesitating? Come over here."Someone nearby chuckled, "Trish, to have Dr. Ceylan as your grand-mentor is a rare blessing. Why are you still standing there? Go offer her wine."Edith and
Dr. Ceylan had withdrawn from the public eye for three years, all for Stanley. It wasn't until now that Stanley finally understood that.He gazed at Wendy's delicate face, his voice trailing off. "Wendy, I—"Before he could finish, Wendy interrupted by addressing Halsey. "Hey, it's all in the past. We don't need to talk about it anymore. Let's go over there.""Okay," Halsey agreed, ready to leave.But Stanley reached out and grasped Wendy's slender wrist, stopping her from walking away.A sharp hiss escaped Wendy as Stanley tightened his grip.Wendy winced, and Stanley looked at her arm. "What's wrong?"Halsey quickly pulled Stanley's hand off Wendy's wrist. "Do you remember the kidnapping? Well, she was injured during the ordeal. Especially her arm—there's a large bruise there."Stanley's handsome brow furrowed in concern."Of course, at that time, you didn't hesitate to choose Jessica. You took her away and left Wendy behind. So, Mr. Hawk, you really don't need to be concer
Wendy gave a small, graceful smile and nodded casually.Stanley watched her, and at that moment, everything clicked. He finally understood why Wendy always called Cyril by his first name every time she saw him. It was because Cyril was her apprentice.Wendy was Dr. Ceylan."Dr. Ceylan, after you graduated from Harfield, you went to Condoria to participate in the development of a large-scale plague vaccine. Then, you suddenly disappeared. What happened?" "Yes, Dr. Ceylan. You disappeared from the public eye for three years. We've all been wondering what you were doing during that time." The group of people around her was clearly fascinated by Wendy.Wendy's lips curved into a playful smile as she answered, "I got married.""Married? You're married?" "Who could possibly be the amazing man who captured your heart? I'm so curious." Wendy's clear, piercing eyes briefly met Stanley's before she looked away. She laughed softly. "At the time, he was a vegetable.""A vegetable? You
Wendy told Stanley to make an appointment to talk to her.Stanley's handsome face darkened immediately. No one had ever dared to make him make an appointment. Wendy was the first."You'll have to excuse me."With that, Wendy walked off with a group of people, leaving Stanley standing there, frozen.Stanley could only stare, his expression cold.At that moment, Zayn approached. "Mr. Hawk, how about I talk to Ms. Wendy's assistant and schedule an appointment for you?"Right after Zayn spoke, Stanley shot him a sharp, cold look.Zayn felt completely innocent. "Before, Ms. Wendy was just Ms. Wendy. But now, she is the wonder doctor, Dr. Ceylan, a legend in the world of medicine. She's always been hard to reach. Even the wealthiest people have to schedule appointments to see her. I don't think you need to be upset, Mr. Hawk. Ms. Wendy surely isn't targeting you."Zayn was only trying to explain, but the more he spoke, the worse Stanley's mood seemed to get.Stanley snapped, "If you'
As soon as Wendy finished speaking, Jessica immediately stepped forward. "That's not what I meant..."Wendy fixed her gaze on Jessica. "Then what did you mean? Do you want me to treat you?"Jessica fell silent, unable to find the right words.Wendy's lips curved into a sly smile. "I can treat you, but you'll have to beg me."Wendy was making Jessica beg her.Jessica's face drained of color.Wendy knew Jessica all too well. Jessica had always looked down on her, holding herself in high regard. The revelation that Wendy was Dr. Ceylan was a great blow to Jessica's pride. Now, making her lower her head and beg for help was more humiliating than anything—far worse than death.It wasn't just Jessica who felt the sting. Edith, Lilian, and Trish all felt the discomfort growing inside them, each more uneasy than the last.Wendy's piercing eyes glinted with amusement as she looked at them. "Now, you're the ones who need something from me. When you beg, you have to show some sincerity
Jessica's gaze fell on Wendy's name tag, which clearly read Dr. Ceylan.Jessica gasped, her breath catching in her throat. She stared at Wendy in utter disbelief. "Dr. Ceylan? Wendy, you're...Dr. Ceylan?"Edith, Trish, and Lilian all saw it too, their mouths dropping open as they stared at Wendy in shock, as though they'd seen a ghost. "Wendy, w-who are you, really?"Wendy raised an elegant brow, her expression calm. "You've been searching for Dr. Ceylan, right? Well, I am Dr. Ceylan. Dr. Ceylan is me!"What?! Wendy was Dr. Ceylan?!Jessica, Trish, Edith, and Lilian were all frozen in place, unable to speak. They had never in their wildest dreams imagined that Wendy could be Dr. Ceylan. How was that even possible?It was Jessica who managed to regain her voice first. "That's impossible! This must be some kind of lie! Wendy, you're pretending to be Dr. Ceylan, aren't you?"Trish shook her head in disbelief. "How could you be Dr. Ceylan? Dr. Ceylan is a miracle doctor! Since yo
Jessica snorted. "Wendy must know you're looking for her, and she's deliberately hiding from you. What a manipulative woman!"Edith chimed in, "Mr. Hawk, don't worry about Wendy. She's not in any real danger."Zayn glanced around at the cold-hearted members of the Crone family and couldn't help but wonder if Wendy was really related to them.Zayn then said, "Mr. Hawk, I've got some good news."Stanley looked at him. "What good news?""Dr. Ceylan just contacted us. The doctor couldn't make it to the banquet last night because of something urgent, but will be at the hospital first thing tomorrow morning to see Ms. Jessica."What?Jessica's eyes lit up. "Really? Dr. Ceylan will come to the hospital tomorrow morning to treat me?"Edith's face lit up. "This is incredible! I'm sure Dr. Ceylan will be able to treat Jessica's heart condition."Trish added, "I was so disappointed not to see the doctor at the banquet. But now, I can't believe Dr. Ceylan will be here tomorrow morning! Thi