Wendy withdrew her gaze and shook her head. "Halsey, I'm fine." She pulled out her phone and dialed the Hawk family's estate. Glinda's voice came through, full of cheer. "Wendy, you finally decided to call! I've missed you so much!" Wendy looked out the window at the sleek, business-class car approaching. "Grandma, I don't have class tonight. I can come back to the family estate for dinner." "That's wonderful! Stanley's coming back tonight too. I'll be waiting for you." "Okay." After ending the call, Wendy turned to Halsey and said, "Halsey, I need to go back to the Hawks.""Alright. Go have dinner with Mrs. Glinda," Halsey replied. Wendy met his gaze. "No, I'm going to find out who's backing Luna." "What?" Halsey blinked, clearly taken aback. -The long Rolls-Royce glided steadily down the road. Zayn drove up front while Luna sat in the back, glancing at the man beside her. Stanley wore a tailored black suit, a handkerchief tucked into his pocket. He
Stanley glanced at Luna beside him. "Get out."He ordered her to leave the car.And just like that, he dropped her off in the middle of the road.Luna got out, and the business car sped off with a whoosh, leaving her surrounded by exhaust fumes.Luna clenched her fists and stomped her foot in frustration....Wendy had already arrived at the Hawk family's estate, sitting on the living room sofa and chatting with Glinda.Not long after, the large estate doors opened. A chill breeze followed a tall, dignified figure inside—Stanley had returned.The housekeeper greeted him respectfully. "Mr. Hawk."Stanley took off his shoes at the entrance and strode into the living room, his long legs carrying him effortlessly. When he saw Wendy, their eyes met.It had been a while since they last saw each other, not since that day in the school infirmary. Wendy had lost some weight and appeared more delicate. Her once-perfectly round face now had a sharper, cooler air about it.She was still
Stanley's face turned cold in an instant. He had never forgotten about her taking the morning-after pill for Nathan. The lack of contact between them these past few weeks was his way of slowly distancing himself. But today, she came back to the family estate for dinner. He thought she was softening, maybe even trying to make amends. And yet, what was she saying?She said she wanted a divorce, and that she couldn't wait another day.Did she think he had the patience to deal with her?Stanley's eyes sharpened, cold as knives, as he grabbed her slender arm. "Wendy, you came back tonight just to make me miserable, didn't you?"Wendy immediately jerked away from his grip. "Don't touch me with your filthy hands!"What did she say?She tilted her face up, meeting his dark, threatening gaze, her voice cold and steady as she enunciated, "Stanley, you are absolutely disgusting."Disgusting in a way she couldn't stand anymore.Stanley's temples pulsed with veins. His grip tightened ar
"Enough! Stop!" Wendy cut him off, her voice trembling with anger. She didn't want to hear anymore.Not a word more.Stanley sneered, his eyes hard with a cruel gleam. He wanted Wendy to listen—to make her remember that all of this, everything he was saying, was because she had pushed him away. She had turned him down, so he gave everything she didn't want to someone else—someone like Luna.He released her sharply, his voice cold as ice. "Fine. If you want a divorce, you'll get it. We'll go tomorrow. If it weren't for Grandma, I would've kicked you out of the Mrs. Hawk position a long time ago. There's a line of women waiting outside!"Wendy's heart ached, her fingers curling into delicate fists as she held back her tears. "Then I'll see you tomorrow at 9:00 AM, outside the clerk's office."Without another word, Wendy turned and left, not looking back.Stanley's gaze followed her retreating figure, his face cold and distant. Fine, he would get a divorce. He had already made
Wendy lifted her foot, ready to step forward.Just then, the sound of a phone ringing broke the tension. It was Leonard calling."Hello, Ms. Crone. There's been a problem at the police station. You need to come right away!"Wendy's heart sank. Had something bad happened to Cecelia?Without another thought, she turned and ran.-When Wendy arrived at the police station, Leonard quickly rushed to meet her. "Ms. Crone.""What's going on with Cecelia?" Wendy's voice was tight with concern.However, she was cut off as her eyes fell on a familiar figure. Luna was here.Luna, as always, was decked out in high-end brands, surrounded by her entourage. Today, she had even brought along two lawyers with her.Luna approached Wendy with a smirk, her lips curling in a mocking smile. "Wendy, I heard you came to bail Cecelia out. Well, forget about it! Your dear friend is going to spend the rest of her life there. She'll never get out."Leonard lowered his voice as he said to Wendy, "Ms. Cr
"Mr. Hawk, I need to talk to you about—""I'm busy," he coldly cut her off. "If you have something to discuss, contact my secretary and make an appointment."With that, he hung up without another word.The line went dead with a loud, hollow beep.Wendy's heart sank, but for Cecelia, she had no choice but to approach Stanley. "Mr. Chapman, wait for my message," she said quietly.-Wendy arrived at the Imperial Garden, where the maid opened the door with a polite greeting. "Mrs. Hawk.""Is Stanley here? Please let him know I'm here to see him," Wendy said, keeping her voice steady."Of course. Please wait a moment."Wendy stood outside, waiting. It wasn't long before the maid returned. "Mr. Hawk is in the study, but he said he doesn't want to see you."He didn't want to see her.Wendy didn't move. "Then I'll wait here until he's ready to see me."Just then, a luxury MPV pulled up and Luna stepped out, her crystal heels clicking on the pavement.Luna glanced over at Wendy w
Stanley glanced sideways at Luna.Her hand rested gently on his, and she could feel the sharp elegance of his bone structure. She also brushed against the cold, luxurious watch on his wrist, its icy touch just as expensive and intimidating as he was—something that made you hesitate to touch, yet want to at the same time.Luna, the picture of innocence, blushed deeply. "Mr. Hawk, I gave myself to you willingly that night. It was my first time. Do you remember our night together?"Benny, sensing something wasn't right, opened his mouth to speak. "Stanley…"One of the wealthy second-generation men beside him held him back and whispered, "It seems like Mr. Hawk has a thing for her. Whoever Mr. Hawk favors, that's the one who you need to show respect."Benny didn't agree. He only recognized Jessica.Stanley continued to watch Luna, her shy, demure look making her seem even more appealing. The truth was, during this time, Stanley hadn't thought much about that night.Because all his m
As soon as she appeared on stage, the crowd erupted into cheers.The music kicked in, and the figure on stage immediately began to move, her body flowing with the rhythm.She leaped, her body twisting like a snake as she wrapped herself around the pole, spinning and jumping in perfect harmony with the beat. Her flexible and thin form seemed capable of folding into any shape, and the visual impact sent waves of wild, excited screams from the crowd.In the luxurious booth, the wealthy young men pulled Benny's arm in excitement. "Benny, when did a little temptress like this show up here? I can't believe you never told us!"Benny stared at the figure on stage, equally stunned. A beauty like this could easily become the centerpiece of any club, a showstopper. How had he never seen her before?Who was this little temptress?At that moment, Stanley froze, his hand halting midair as he held the bottle. His eyes were locked on the dancer on stage, not even blinking, as if he couldn't tear
Stanley stopped the car. "The contraception section is right up ahead. You go get it."He was making her go buy condoms for him.If it weren't for Cecelia still being in his grasp, Wendy would've told him to get lost.This was too much!Wendy refused to move. Stanley stared at her small, flawless face. A delicate flush had spread across her cheeks, even creeping down to her soft, pale earlobes. It was pure, adorable—enough to make him want to tease her a little more."What are you standing there for? Don't you want your friend out?" It was a threat.Fine. Wendy accepted it. She turned on her heel and headed toward the contraception aisle.As soon as she stepped in, two couples turned to look at her, their gazes sharp and filled with curiosity.Wendy wanted to disappear into the ground.She glanced back to see Stanley standing in the hallway, his long legs stretching across the space as he watched her with an amused smirk, clearly enjoying her discomfort.Wendy bit her pin
What was he talking about?Wendy could feel it—the cold, distant act was gone. The wicked, lustful Stanley was back.She had wanted to peel back his mask before. But now that it had been pulled away, she realized she didn't want it as much as she thought.-The Rolls-Royce Phantom sped smoothly down the road. Wendy glanced at the man beside her. "Did you have someone stop me from seeing Cecelia?"Stanley's large hand, with defined knuckles, rested casually on the steering wheel. He gave a half-hearted hum, barely acknowledging the question.He admitted it."Did Nathan leave because of you, too?"Stanley signaled, turning the wheel effortlessly with his strong wrist, his expensive watch catching the light as he made the turn. His deep voice rumbled as he said, "Nathan should have arrived by now. What do you think he's doing right now?"Wendy said nothing, waiting for him to elaborate.Stanley handed her a photo.Wendy took it and stared at the image. There, she saw Nathan w
Stanley's Adam's apple rolled as he stared at Wendy. She had the face of an angel—unearthly, almost as if she didn't belong in this world. But then she sent him that kind of GIF, especially when he was busy. Damn it. Her other side was definitely a little devil.She seemed to know everything, to be good at everything.Marc chuckled. "Mrs. Hawk looks so young. She must be clingy. Mr. Hawk, can you handle it?"Having a cute little wife was one thing, but it was up to the man to see if he could handle her.Stanley watched Wendy through the glass. He wasn't sure. He and Wendy hadn't really taken things that far yet, and he honestly didn't know if he could handle her.Ding!Another message from Wendy popped up.Stanley opened it. [Mr. Hawk, are you up for this? If not, I'll leave.]Damn it!Stanley cursed silently in his mind. How was he supposed to work with her acting like this?Meanwhile, outside, Wendy felt a small victory as she watched him struggle. She knew Stanley wouldn
In the understatedly luxurious business conference room, Stanley stood tall in a custom-made black suit, exuding both handsomeness and an air of nobility. He was leading the senior executives of Hawk Group as they met with Marc Dubois, the CEO of the Frontellian luxury brand, LVMA."Mrs. Hawk, Mr. Hawk's Frontellian is impeccable! He speaks over twenty languages fluently, and he never needs a translator," the receptionist told Wendy as she prepared a cup of coffee for her.Wendy smiled lightly. "Thank you.""You're welcome. I'll leave you to it now," the receptionist said with a bow before walking away."Alright."Once the receptionist had left, Wendy's sharp eyes once again drifted toward the floor-to-ceiling windows, focusing on Stanley inside.Stanley stood alongside Marc, effortlessly conversing in flawless Frontellian. It was a world of high stakes and prestige—the top-tier business summit, the kind of glamorous, intoxicating atmosphere Wendy could feel even from across the
Wendy could turn to Nathan for help.-Wendy arrived at Nathan's villa and was surprised to find his assistant packing up his things."Nathan, what's going on?" Wendy asked, confused.Nathan flashed a smile. "My dad just called. There's been an issue with one of the overseas companies, and I need to fly back."In recent years, the Lowes had shifted their business abroad, and their assets were all over the world. This time, Nathan had simply returned for a brief vacation. But Nathan's sudden departure, especially at this moment, made Wendy wonder if it had something to do with Stanley.Could Stanley have secretly orchestrated something to get Nathan to leave?"Did you need something?" Nathan asked, his voice soft.Wendy shook her head. "No, nothing.""Wendy," he said, his eyes soft with affection, "do you want me to stay?"Wendy knew this was Nathan's last attempt to test her feelings. If she said yes, he would stay."I'm not worth it. You'll meet someone better than me som
Stanley was clearly aroused. The corners of his narrow eyes had reddened with the heat of desire.Listening to Wendy's words, he froze and stared at her.Wendy casually gestured toward the door. "Mr. Hawk, now you'll have to work your magic and get Luna back."Stanley, ever sharp, immediately understood. Wendy wasn't genuinely trying to seduce him—she was putting on a show for Luna.The desire in his eyes instantly faded, replaced by a cold clarity. He fixed Wendy with a frosty gaze. "Get off me, now."Wendy didn't waste any time and immediately complied.Stanley stood, his tall, lean figure casting a long shadow by the floor-to-ceiling windows. This damned woman!"Spit it out. What do you want from me?"Wendy took a steadying breath. "Mr. Hawk, Cecelia didn't cut Luna's wires. She's been framed. I hope you'll show mercy and let her go."Cecelia? Her best friend?Stanley hadn't been paying attention to Luna's fall or any of the drama surrounding it, so he didn't know it was t
Just then, Wendy noticed a familiar figure standing by the door—it was Luna.Luna had arrived.With all the noise outside, Luna had already gotten up to search for Stanley. That was how she managed to find this room.When she saw Wendy and Stanley on the bed, her once innocent eyes instantly darkened with venom. She glared at Wendy with a malice that was sharp and poisonous, like the sting of a scorpion.Wendy smirked, her lips curling into a cold smile. As Stanley began to pull away, she suddenly reached up, wrapped her arms around his neck, and flipped over, pinning him beneath her.Now, she was on top.Luna, standing outside the door, froze in shock. She never imagined that Wendy would dare to take control like this.What boldness!As Wendy's soft, fragrant body once again settled on top of him, Stanley stiffened for a moment. He pursed his lips, clearly displeased. "What are you trying to do now? Get off."Wendy refused to budge. "Mr. Hawk, which do you prefer—my intimate
Stanley had always been swift and ruthless, his actions precise and chilling, a force to be reckoned with.The bodyguards in black were caught off guard by his sudden aggression.The two spoiled rich young men froze for a moment, then quickly erupted in anger. "What are you standing around for? Get him!""On it!"The black-clad bodyguards charged forward.Wendy, stepping out of the dressing room, was immediately struck by the chaos unfolding in front of her. Stanley was taking on ten men by himself, kicking one bodyguard so hard that he crashed into the bar, sending liquor bottles smashing to the floor.Screams filled the air as people scattered in panic. "They're fighting!"Wendy could hardly believe what she was seeing. She had only stepped away for a moment to change, and now Stanley was in the middle of a brawl.It seemed that he had been in a lot of fights lately.Without hesitation, Wendy rushed to his side. "Mr. Hawk!"Stanley, after dispatching one more bodyguard, gla
Stanley's shirt and pants were slightly wrinkled where Wendy had sat on him, but oddly, it only added a touch of untamed wildness to his look, making him seem even more rebellious in the bar's dim light.He didn't answer the question and didn't say which woman he preferred. Instead, he grabbed a bottle of liquor and drank it down in one go.Luna, fuming with anger, could hardly believe what was happening. That little temptress—where had she come from? The moment she entered, everyone seemed to forget Luna even existed. She had become invisible.Luna had gotten used to being the center of attention, surrounded by people wherever she went. She had become accustomed to the spotlight, but now this little temptress had knocked her back down to reality. She hated the feeling.Without wasting another moment, Luna hurried to sit beside Stanley. "Mr. Hawk, I—"Before she could finish, Stanley set his empty bottle down on the table, stood up, and walked out.He left.He left her alone,