"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
Wendy's sharp gaze turned toward Luna. "Miss, could you move aside? You're blocking me from dancing with Mr. Hawk."Wendy's words were a direct challenge, asking Luna to move aside.Luna, furious, clenched her fists, unwilling to budge.But the people around her quickly chimed in, "Ms. Fisher, move over!"Luna shot Wendy a furious glare but, grudgingly, stepped aside.Wendy smirked inwardly. She had seen through Luna's true nature, and this was her retaliation.And her retaliation had only just begun.Wendy's eyes met Stanley's. He hadn't taken his gaze off her, and she wasn't intimidated. With a soft, seductive smile, she parted her legs in front of him and boldly climbed onto his lap, straddling his muscular waist.The crowd erupted."Little temptress, you're the first to climb onto Mr. Hawk like that and dance so close to him!" one of the men shouted.Wendy, her face concealed by a thin veil, seemed like an ethereal beauty turned into a seductive temptress, and no one reco
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,
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
Wendy knew Stanley would never approve of Halsey getting involved with Dwight.Wendy raised an eyebrow, clearly irritated. "Mr. Hawk, you're really overstepping. What does Halsey's business have to do with you?"Stanley shot her a sharp look. "Had enough fun? If you're done, I'll take you home."With that, Stanley grabbed Wendy's slender arm and started pulling her away.Cecelia called out from behind, "Wendy! Mr. Hawk!"-Dwight had gone backstage to change. He didn't come to this place often, but he had to admit—it was incredibly profitable.He had pulled off his torn white tank top and was about to slip into a black hoodie when the door behind him suddenly opened. Dwight's piercing gaze darted to the intruder. "Who's there?"Halsey, having followed him in, was startled to find Dwight standing there topless.Her pale face flushed bright red, and she immediately covered her face with both hands, letting out a small gasp.Dwight quickly pulled the hoodie over his head, grabb
Dwight and Halsey locked eyes.Dwight's face was hidden behind a mask, making it hard to read his expression. But his gaze was as cold as ever, staring at Halsey like she was just another stranger.The host laughed. "Ladies, calm down! Here's what we'll do. Only one person can come up and touch our star dancer. We'll decide by a bidding war. The highest bid wins."Immediately, the rich women around them started shouting out offers. "I'll pay a thousand!""Three thousand!""Five thousand!""Ten thousand!"The price quickly climbed to ten thousand, and Cecelia was stunned. "Ten thousand just to touch him? Is his six-pack made of gold or something? Are these women out of their minds?"At that moment, Halsey raised her hand. "I'll bid twenty thousand!"Halsey had bid twenty thousand.Wendy and Cecelia turned to look at her, surprised. Cecelia subtly tugged at Halsey's sleeve. "Halsey, why are you jumping into this?"Halsey, her almond-shaped eyes still focused on Dwight on st
Wendy, Cecelia, and Halsey stopped in their tracks. Cecelia said, "This restaurant's bar is really famous. I've heard there's a main attraction here who draws in all the rich women. They say when he does his striptease, the tips just keep coming."Halsey nodded. "I've heard that too. Apparently, all the waiters here are shirtless muscular guys with abs. Let's go in and see for ourselves."Wendy had no objections. "Alright, let's go in."The three of them squeezed into the bar, which was already packed. Everyone was gathered around the stage.On the stage, several handsome men were dancing while the music blared. The crowd was chanting, "Take it off, take it off, take it off!" as the men started to strip.The man in the center was the headliner of the bar. He wore a black tank top and black pants, and his face was hidden behind a cold, emotionless mask.Cecelia raised her eyebrows. "Is that him? The main guy? Wow, he's even better than I expected! That body is incredible."Wendy
Wendy watched the scene unfold before her. The woman in Stanley's arms was gazing up at him with deep affection, while he lowered his gaze in return. It was clear he was enjoying the attention he was getting.Wendy quickly averted her eyes. "Alright, enough of that. Mr. Hawk and I aren't together. Since Jessica hasn't said anything about this, I have nothing to say either. Let's go."With that, Wendy turned and left with Cecelia and Halsey.Wendy entered the restroom, while Cecelia and Halsey waited outside. "Stanley doesn't deserve Wendy," Cecelia said. Halsey suddenly had an idea. "Wait, I've got it."Halsey pulled out her phone, found a picture of Wendy, and posted it to her social media with the caption, [Single lady urgently seeking a boyfriend.]After hitting send, Halsey winked mischievously. "Mr. Hawk has a beautiful woman in his arms, so let's find Wendy a boyfriend online. When he sees this, his reaction will be priceless."Cecelia immediately gave Halsey a thumbs up
Wendy, Halsey, and Cecelia raised their glasses.At that moment, the door to the restaurant swung open, and a group of people entered. Leading the pack was a tall, handsome figure—Stanley.Stanley had come to the restaurant, but not for a casual meal. He was here for business, accompanied by several senior executives.The restaurant manager greeted him warmly. "Mr. Hawk, the private room is ready. Please follow me."Stanley followed the manager toward the private room, but as he did, his eyes scanned the crowd and immediately locked onto Wendy, who looked as graceful as ever. Wendy, along with Cecelia and Halsey, had come out to eat. They were deep in conversation, laughing and toasting, clearly in high spirits.The executives behind Stanley noticed where he was looking. "Mr. Hawk, do you know those three ladies? They look so young, like schoolgirls."The executives were intrigued by Stanley's attention to the women, since he was rumored not to be interested in them.His face r
Cecelia's questions caught Wendy off guard. Honestly, she hadn't fully decided what to do about the baby yet.She placed her small hand gently on her flat stomach, feeling the weight of the decision. The thought of aborting the baby was unbearable. This wasn't just Stanley's child—it was hers too. If Stanley didn't want the baby, did that mean she shouldn't want it either?Cecelia broke the silence. "Wendy, if you want to keep the baby, then go ahead. With our financial situation, we're not exactly struggling. A lot of women are opting to be single mothers now. And honestly, if Mr. Hawk doesn't want the child, that's even better. We can just kick him out of the picture and raise the baby ourselves. I'll be the godmother!"Halsey nodded in agreement. Even though Stanley was her cousin, Wendy had made it clear that she didn't want him to know about the pregnancy. Halsey respected that and fully supported whatever decision Wendy made. Wendy always took the time to think things thr
Stanley looked at Jessica. "You already know about the heart match?"Jessica didn't hesitate to admit it. "Yeah! Wendy's heart is a perfect match for mine. Why didn't you tell me?"Stanley countered, "If I told you, then what?"Jessica answered as if it were obvious. "Then you should figure out a way for Wendy to save me."Stanley fell silent.Jessica's voice grew more urgent. "Don't you want to save me? Are you really going to hesitate between me and Wendy? Are you in love with her? Is that why you're hesitating?"Stanley looked at Jessica, his expression firm. "You can't take Wendy's heart."Jessica's face turned pale.He actually said that she couldn't take Wendy's heart."So, what do I do now? Are you going to give up on me? Have you forgotten your promise to me? First, you've been hot and cold with me, and now you won't even try to save my life?"Stanley's voice was low, almost resigned. "I've already sent people out to search for alternatives. You can't take her heart, b
Wendy called Stanley out, saying she needed to talk to him privately.Jessica immediately made a fuss, grabbing onto Stanley's muscular arm. "If you have something to say, just say it here!"She wasn't letting Stanley go.Wendy looked between the two of them. Now that she was pregnant, why should she bear this burden alone? She couldn't let Stanley and Jessica continue their little moment. No, she had to tell Stanley what was going on.Wendy said firmly, "Jessica, this is none of your business. I can only talk to him about it. Mr. Hawk, I'll be waiting for you outside."With that, Wendy walked out.Jessica pulled at Stanley's arm. "Stanley, you're not going anywhere."Stanley pulled his arm away gently. "I'll just be a minute."He turned and walked out."Stanley!" Jessica shouted after him, her voice filled with frustration.-Stanley stepped into the hallway, where Wendy was waiting for him.He walked toward her. "You wanted to talk?"Wendy looked at him, her expression se
Wendy sat on the couch for a long time, lost in thought. Finally, she stood up and headed for the hospital. She needed to think about the situation with the baby, but for now, she had to meet Jessica.Half an hour later, Wendy arrived at Jessica's VIP ward and saw her lying on the bed.Jessica smiled, her lips curving up. "Hey, Wendy. You got here pretty fast."Wendy glanced at Jessica's pale face. "Your heart is getting worse. If you faint again next time, it could be life-threatening. So, I figured I should visit. Who knows? It might be the last time."Jessica was silent, feeling the sting of Wendy's words.She finally realized why her heart condition had worsened—Wendy had to be the one causing it.Jessica took a deep breath to steady her emotions. "You don't have to worry about that. Stanley already found a heart that matches mine. He'll save me."Wendy raised an eyebrow. "So what if he found it? Does the person even agree to save you? Without his or her consent, it'd be