The dormitory was eerily quiet, and Jessica's agitated voice cut through the silence, sharp and clear enough for Wendy to hear every word.Wendy poured herself a glass of water and took a sip. For some reason, the water felt bitter in her mouth.Stanley didn't say a word, but his handsome brows had already furrowed."Stanley, I miss you so much. I need to see you right now—come over now!" Jessica's voice rang out from the phone.Stanley gripped his phone tightly and with long, measured steps, walked out of the room.Wendy turned her head to watch his retreating figure. He was going to be with Jessica, wasn't he?She had almost forgotten—Luna was just a brief distraction. Jessica was the one he truly loved.One phone call, a few words, and he was gone.That night between them had meant nothing in the grand scheme of things.A bitter smile curled on Wendy's lips.Stanley had reached the hallway when he frowned. "Jessica, I can't come right now."Jessica exploded. "Why?! Are yo
Wendy never expected Stanley to come back. After hearing how demanding Jessica had been on the phone, practically ordering him to come over, she thought he would go for sure. Jessica was his sweetheart, the one he always ran to. Even when he was drugged, just one call from Jessica could pull him away. This was the first time he hadn't gone.Wendy wondered just how furious Jessica would be tonight.Stanley looked at her. "What were you thinking just now?"He had stood behind her, watching her with her head lowered so quietly. He couldn't tell what was on her mind. Suddenly, he remembered the girl he had met in the cave years ago. She had been just as quiet, just as isolated. It made him want to cherish and protect her.Stanley didn't know why, but something about Wendy reminded him of that girl from the past.Wendy didn't want to answer. "I wasn't thinking about anything."Stanley didn't press her. He glanced down at his wet shirt and trousers. When he had turned earlier, th
Wendy's delicate back was pushed against the cold, white tiles of the bathroom wall. Warm water poured over her head, soaking her instantly. She raised her hands to push against the man in front of her. "What are you doing?"The water hit Stanley's handsome face, trickling down his sharp, striking features. It ran from his pronounced Adam's apple, down his muscular collarbone, and further still…It was like a painting of a man bathing, a visual feast of pure beauty.Wendy's heart raced as a fire ignited in her chest. She felt like a frightened deer, not knowing where to look, overwhelmed and panicked.Stanley pressed her against the wall, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "Why are you so shy? Haven't you seen every part of me before?"Wendy hadn't expected him to pull her in like this. That night, he had been drugged, lost in a daze, but now he was fully awake.She had never been this close to him while he was sober, much less bathed with him before."Stanley, let me
Wendy's delicate body slid down toward the floor, but thankfully, Stanley's strong arm was there to catch her, holding her soft waist.She felt like she was going to melt under his fiery kiss.Stanley reached down to undo her buttons, his voice deep and husky as he asked, "Do you have a condom?"Wendy shook her head. No, she didn't."I'll have Zayn bring one over," he said, about to grab his phone.Wendy quickly stopped him. He thought it was a normal request to have his secretary deliver a condom, but she felt that after this, she would never be able to face Zayn again."Don't…" Stanley's lips trailed down to her soft neck, kissing lower. "Don't what?"His short hair brushed against her and poked her tender jaw, making her feel both painful and ticklish. She threaded her small hands through his hair, trying to push him away. "Stanley, don't."Her mind was a mess. She hadn't planned to be intimate with him again. Everything today felt so chaotic.Stanley kissed her again. "I
But today was different. No matter how long she waited, Stanley didn't come.Jessica, starting to panic, kept calling Stanley over and over—but all she heard on the other end was the cold, mechanical voice of the automated system. "Sorry, the number you are trying to reach is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."Stanley wasn't answering her calls.Bang!In a burst of frustration, Jessica slammed her phone against the wall, her delicate face twisted in anger."Jessica, don't get upset. Your heart can't stand it," Lilian said, trying to calm her down.Jessica shoved Lilian away. "How can I not be upset? Luna is useless! I thought her little pregnancy trick would work—that we could set up a situation where her baby would die at Wendy's hands, and then Wendy would be ruined for good. But she's such an idiot! Now Stanley knows that the woman from that night was Wendy. He's probably with her right now!" Jessica was terrified that Stanley would discover the truth abou
Wendy reached out, her fingers trembling as she tried to touch Stanley's handsome face.But before she could, his hand shot out and grabbed hers. Stanley blinked sleepily, his eyes still heavy with the remnants of sleep. He gently placed her hand on his lips, kissing it softly before turning to look at her. "Good morning."His voice was low and husky, the kind of voice that rumbled in his chest when he first woke up. He gazed at her with his dark eyes, a warmth in his expression.Wendy's small face flushed a soft pink. "It's getting late. We should get up."Stanley pulled her soft body back into his arms. "Just a little longer," he murmured, still wanting to sleep.But Wendy pushed herself upright. "No, we can't. This is a girls' dorm, and everyone will wake up soon. You have to leave."Stanley's narrow eyes twinkled mischievously, his handsome features showing amusement. "We spent the night together, and you want me to leave the moment you opened your eyes? I feel used."Wend
Stanley glanced at Wendy before nodding. "Alright."-The two of them arrived at the hospital and entered the VIP ward, where they found Jessica.Jessica lay in bed, her face pale. She was still unconscious, her breathing assisted by a ventilator. Though her right wrist was wrapped in thick bandages, blood could be seen seeping through.Lilian rushed toward Stanley as soon as she saw him. "Mr. Hawk, you're here!"But her movement froze when she noticed Wendy standing behind him. Her expression shifted instantly. "Why did you bring her here?"Wendy gazed at her mother—the one who birthed her—with cold, steady eyes.Lilian's voice grew sharper with anger. "How dare you show your face here, Wendy! Last night, Jessica had heart problems and needed Mr. Hawk by her side. You knew that, but you wouldn't let go of him! Look at what happened—Jessica cut her wrist! Are you happy now that you got what you wanted? You're the one who pushed Jessica to kill herself! Get out of here!"In a
Jessica didn't want Wendy here.Wendy turned to look at Stanley.Still holding Jessica's hand, he slowly lifted his gaze to meet hers.Their eyes locked.Before Stanley could speak, Wendy shifted her gaze and briefly glanced at Jessica before offering a small, polite smile. "I'm glad you're okay. I'll leave now."She turned and walked away.But she didn't leave immediately. She stood outside the door, listening to the conversation inside.Jessica's voice was filled with sorrow as she accused Stanley, "Stanley, tell me. Did you sleep with Wendy?"Stanley looked at the door for a moment before his eyes settled back on Jessica's pale face. "Jessica, I'm sorry."He admitted it.Jessica bit her lip. "Stanley, why? You told me you and Wendy were over!"Stanley's expression darkened. Yes, he had told Jessica that he and Wendy were finished, but he couldn't stop himself from seeking out Wendy. "Stanley, you've forgotten my warning. I told you not to touch Wendy, not to sleep with
Halsey stood up, unfazed. "Jessica, get this straight: this is my territory, not the Hawk family's. Someone get them out of here!" "On it!"Before Jessica and Sienna could even struggle, there was a loud "bang", and they were unceremoniously thrown out. The two of them landed in a heap outside the door, utterly humiliated.Isabel laughed cruelly while Halsey flashed a playful grin, her eyes gleaming with amusement. She had promised to give them a memorable experience.How dare they pick on Wendy, her good friend! Did they think no one had Wendy's back?After Wendy had been so terribly ill recently, Halsey finally got the chance to settle the score. She had just avenged Wendy in the most satisfying way possible.Outside, Jessica and Sienna scrambled to their feet, shocked by how quickly things had turned. They never expected to be tossed out of the Lincoln family's estate.Halsey was infuriating! Anyone who hung out with Wendy was nothing but trouble!"Jessica, Bebe is complete
Halsey stopped pretending. She revealed that she was, in fact, Bebe.Halsey was Bebe?Jessica was thunderstruck. Her mind went blank, unable to process the shocking revelation.Halsey was actually Bebe?She and Sienna had practically gone through the entire roster of Clavendale University—and the person they had been trying to get close to was none other than Halsey, the uggo? It felt like a cruel joke from fate. Jessica couldn't bring herself to believe it.Meanwhile, Sienna stood frozen, unable to comprehend.Halsey smiled. "Jessica, I heard from Stanley that you were desperate to be friends with me. You were so chatty earlier, but now that you've seen me, you can't seem to get a word out."Halsey sat back on the sofa while Isabel and the bodyguards stood respectfully behind her. She watched with amusement as Jessica's face twisted with embarrassment.Jessica clenched her fists, mortified.Thinking back to her words outside the estate gates, she realized how foolish she ha
"Yeah! We're all here to hang out with Bebe, while you can only play with that country bumpkin Wendy. How pathetic," Sienna sneered at Halsey.Isabel nearly rolled her eyes, speechless at the absurdity of it all.Halsey grinned brightly. "Oh, yes, I really envy you both for getting to hang out with Bebe," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.Sienna laughed. "Jessica, don't waste any more time with this ugly thing. Let's go inside and meet Bebe."Jessica wasn't interested in wasting another second on Halsey, either. "Sure. Let her wallow in her jealousy. Let's go."The two of them walked past Halsey, their arrogance radiating. Isabel couldn't help but chuckle. "It seems they still don't know who you are."Halsey raised an eyebrow, her smile turning devious. "Don't worry. I'm going to make sure they won't forget this!"-As Jessica and Sienna entered the living room, Jessica felt like she was in a dream. She had finally stepped foot in the Lincoln family's house.She w
Halsey returned to the Lincoln family's estate, where the maid, Isabel Langstaff, was already waiting at the door. "Ms. Halsey, welcome home," she greeted warmly.Halsey had been born with a birthmark on her face, which was why she had been called "Clown Girl" or "uggo". Any other girl might have felt ashamed, but Halsey was always bright and optimistic. Because of this, she was loved by everyone in the Lincoln family, especially the staff.Halsey smiled and hugged Isabel. "It's good to be home! Today, I invited two people here. I'm going make sure it's a memorable visit."She emphasized the word "memorable" with a playful tone.Isabel beamed. "Are they your friends? I'm glad to hear you've been making so many friends."Just then, a luxury car pulled up, and two people stepped out. It was Jessica and Sienna, the guests Halsey had invited.Halsey smiled, her lips curling up. Speak of the devil.This was Jessica and Sienna's first time at the Lincoln family's estate. Both of the
"Sienna, you sure know how to flatter." After saying their goodbyes to Benny and Sienna, Stanley and Jessica stepped out of the bar. "I'll have someone take you home," Stanley offered.Jessica tilted her head, her delicate face upturned as she gazed at him. "I don't want to go home tonight. I want to go to your villa."Having done some thinking, Jessica realized she had been far too reserved. She didn't want to wait until after marriage to get intimate with Stanley.Stanley was a man, after all, with normal needs. If those needs weren't met, he could easily be tempted by other women. That was how Wendy had managed to slip into his life, taking advantage of a crack in their relationship to climb into his bed.Tonight, Jessica was determined to go to Stanley's villa, offering him a flirtatious invitation.Looking at Jessica's flushed face, Stanley pursed his lips. "I can't. I have to work late at the office tonight. I'll have someone take you home. Be good."Jessica's face fe
Stanley's expression softened a little."I like this bag. As a token of my gratitude, I'd like to invite Jessica to my house tomorrow," Halsey said.Hearing that she was inviting Jessica to the Lincoln family's estate tomorrow, Stanley nodded. "Alright."After he left, Wendy returned. "Hey, sorry I was gone for so long."Halsey took Wendy's hand. "I was just about to come find you."Wendy smiled in return. "Let's go. I'm hungry. Let's head to the snack street.""Alright. I'll take care of the bill," Halsey replied.Wendy immediately stopped her and pulled out a gold-embossed black card from her bag. "Don't fight me for it. Tonight, I'm paying. This is the card Stanley gave me when we divorced. From now on, I'll use his card. Let him foot the bill."Halsey's eyes lit up. "Attagirl! This is Mr. Hawk's compensation for you. If you don't spend it, Jessica will."Wendy stared at the black card in her hand. "How much do you think this card is worth?"Halsey thought for a moment. "I
They had all hoped to see Wendy make a fool of herself, but in the end, she had humiliated them completely. It was outrageous!Stanley watched Wendy's slender figure as she walked away, his gaze deep and unreadable. No one could tell what he was thinking. He pressed his lips together, then said softly, "Alright, that's enough."Jessica quieted down, her anger toward Wendy still simmering beneath the surface. She tried to suppress it, focusing instead on her goal. "Stanley, you said tonight you'd introduce me to Bebe. Where is she?"Jessica hadn't forgotten the reason she was here. She was determined to marry Stanley as soon as possible.Having just seen Halsey, Stanley murmured, "I'll go find her."Without missing a beat, Jessica quickly handed him the limited-edition handbag. "Stanley, give this to her. She'll love it!"-Noticing that Wendy had been gone for a while, Halsey started to feel uneasy. She stood up to go look for her.Just then, Stanley called out, "Bebe."Hals
Wendy stood there, her eyes locked on Stanley.Stanley gave her a cold glance before turning his attention to Jessica, his voice gentle. "Let's head back."He had just acknowledged it—and he did it in front of Wendy.Jessica smiled sweetly, knowing that Wendy's heart was likely burning with a mix of envy, jealousy, and resentment. Wendy was probably suffering right now.A country bumpkin, still thinking to compete with her? Dream on!"Alright."Jessica wrapped her arm around Stanley's, turning to leave with him.Just as they were about to walk away, Wendy's clear voice rang out behind them. "Stanley."She was calling after him.Stanley stopped in his tracks, turning around.Jessica smiled. "Wendy, you two are divorced now. Are you still hung up on Stanley? Want to try to win him back?"Wendy stood tall in the corridor, her posture straight and unyielding. She didn't acknowledge Jessica, her eyes, clear as ever, focused on Stanley's distinguished face. She spoke, her voice
The highly anticipated pairing had already stolen all the attention, overshadowing everything else.Jessica's heart burned with jealousy, consumed by a deep resentment toward this genius freshman.At that moment, Sienna suddenly exclaimed, "Look, Wendy's here!"Stanley, holding a glass of wine, wasn't in the best of moods tonight. He was indifferent to everything around him. But when he heard Sienna, he looked up, his sharp, handsome eyes glimmering.He saw Wendy.Tonight, Wendy wore a sleeveless black dress. The tight fit accentuated her slender waist, and the puffed-out skirt made her long, white legs stand out even more. As she entered, she immediately caught the attention of many. Her long, jet-black hair flowed smoothly down her back, and a sweater hung casually from her arms. From his angle, he could only see her profile, which made her already delicate features look even smaller. Her pale, translucent skin gave her an ethereal, almost otherworldly quality.That aura of h