Halsey had, of course, heard the drunk man's muttered insult. Her eyes moved to Dwight, who stood nearby.The cold light from the streetlamps cast a sharp contrast against Dwight's face, making him look almost otherworldly. Up close, Halsey could see a touch of youth in his featuresâhe was mature for his age, yet he seemed about the same age as her, only a freshman. He was so young, yet his demeanor was anything but.His expression was impassive, silent as ever."Whyâ"Before Halsey could say more, Dwight released her, his hand slipping from her shoulder. "You forgot your things," he said, his voice as cold as his gaze.He had gathered her gifts."No, it's for your mother," Halsey quickly corrected. "They'll help with her health. I'm really grateful for what you did for me."Dwight didn't respond. Without a word, he took the gifts and walked briskly ahead.Halsey followed quickly, catching up to him.As they left the dim, damp alley, Dwight led her into the bright street outsi
If Dwight had a girlfriend, would he be as gentle with her as he was with his sister?Halsey suddenly stopped herself. What was she thinking?She suddenly realized that she had been thinking about Dwight for far too long. Her face flushed bright red in an instant.What was going on with her?-Halsey didn't sleep well that night, and the next day, she arrived late at Clavendale University.By the time she made it to the campus, the sports field was already packed with people. Flowers and balloons were everywhere.Gilbert was kneeling in front of Sienna, holding a large bouquet of roses. "Sienna, from the moment I first saw you, I fell deeply in love with you. Will you be my girlfriend?"Sienna, dressed in a beautiful dress, looked at Gilbert with a sweet, happy smile. She nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, I'll be your girlfriend."Gilbert stood up, cupped Sienna's innocent face in his hands, and kissed her.Sienna blushed and giggled. But then she noticed Halsey, and her express
Jessica looked up and saw Wendy. Wendy was here!A broader smile spread across Jessica's face. She had been waiting for Wendy. Finally, Wendy had arrived!Wendy walked over to Halsey, who was visibly angry. "Wendy, these people are despicableâshameless, even! They're turning the truth upside down," she fumed."I know, Halsey," Wendy reassured her with a calm, soothing glance.Jessica smiled slyly. "Wendy, you're just in time. Your good friend, Halsey, said that Gilbert told her he loved her. Do you believe that? It's important to have self-awareness. Let me ask you: Do you think Halsey is an uggo?"Jessica was clearly trying to provoke Wendy.Wendy raised an eyebrow, her clear, sharp gaze meeting Jessica's. "Of course not. In fact, Halsey is gorgeous."What?"Haha.""Hahaha!"Jessica, Gilbert, and Sienna all laughed.Sienna bent over with laughter. "Wendy, did you just say Halsey is gorgeous?"Jessica was sure Wendy had fallen into her trap. "Wendy, you and Halsey truly b
Halsey was incredibly beautiful; she had the kind of delicate charm cultivated in wealthy families, a soft and radiant beauty. With the birthmark gone, a small beauty mark appeared just beneath the corner of her right eye, completing the transformation.Wow!The crowd gasped in awe, witnessing an uggo completely transform into a breathtaking beauty.The most shocked of all were Jessica and Sienna. Their pupils shrank in disbelief. Halsey's birthmark was actually gone!How was that even possible?Wendy withdrew her hand. "All done."She pulled out a small mirror and handed it to Halsey. "Halsey, say hello to your new face."Halsey took the mirror, her reflection staring back at her. Was this really her?Slowly, she reached up to touch her right cheek. After a brief moment of shock, tears welled up in her eyes.Sometimes, in the stillness of night, she would wonder what she had done wrong.With tear-filled eyes, Halsey looked at Wendy. Wendy's eyes twinkled with a soft smile, a
Halsey froze when Gilbert grabbed her wrist. "What do you mean?" she asked, confused.Gilbert glanced at Dwight, then turned his gaze back to Halsey. "What's your relationship with him?"Halsey couldn't help but laugh in disbelief. She yanked her arm away from his grip. "Gilbert, we've already broken off our engagement. Who do you think you are to ask me that? Don't forget, you're with Sienna now!"Sienna had already rushed over. She had seen Halsey go after Dwight, and to her surprise, Gilbert had followed. Gilbert was the one chasing after Halsey this time.It was the first time Gilbert had ever actively pursued Halsey.Sienna was stunned, her eyes filled with confusion as she looked at Gilbert.But Gilbert didn't even spare her a glance. His eyes were locked on Halsey, burning with anger. "Halsey, don't try to change the subject. I'm asking youâwhen did you start getting involved with Dwight? Did you cheat on me?"Cheat? Halsey almost scoffed. She had suffered enough watc
With that, Dwight turned and walked away.Gilbert stood there, speechless. He couldn't believe Dwight had the nerve to completely ignore him.Halsey, frustrated, snapped, "Gilbert, do you think you can just challenge people whenever you like? Who do you think you are? Dwight, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to drag you into this. Wait for me!" Halsey rushed after Dwight.Gilbert, furious, grabbed a basketball and threw it hard toward Dwight's back."Watch out, Dwight!" Halsey cried.The ball flew swiftly, aiming for Dwight's back. Just as it was about to hit, Dwight's hand shot out, and he caught the ball effortlessly in his palm.He turned, looking directly at Gilbert, then began to sprint toward the basketball hoop.Dwight was accepting the challenge!The two most popular guys at Clavendale University were actually about to go head-to-head.The crowd around them held their breath.Gilbert quickly positioned himself in front of Dwight, trying to block his path and steal the ball.
Jessica looked up, and a handsome, imposing face filled her visionâStanley had arrived!She froze. Why was Stanley here?"S-Stanley, what are you doing here?" she stammered.Stanley glanced at her coldly but didn't say a word.Wendy smiled faintly. "Jessica, I called Mr. Hawk and told him to come."What?Jessica was stunned. She hadn't expected Wendy to have called Stanley in advance.Wendy walked up to Jessica, her bright, clear eyes sparkling with a mixture of amusement and judgment. She smirked slightly, saying, "You and Sienna put on such a show today. Of course, I had to invite him to come and see it."You knew Gilbert was Halsey's fiancÃĐ, yet you encouraged Sienna to seduce him and break Halsey's heart. Not only that, but today, Gilbert publicly confessed his love for Sienna. You both twisted the truth, misleading everyone into thinking Halsey didn't deserve Gilbert, calling her an 'uggo'. "Jessica, your intentions were vile, and the way you've acted is unforgivable.
But Jessica wasn't the girl from the cave! Jessica gritted her teeth so hard it felt like her gums were about to crack. Wendy had outsmarted her at every turn today, even bringing in Stanley for the final blow. She had always underestimated Wendy, but now, she was slowly realizing just how clever she really was.She had to come up with a way to deal with Wendy.Taking out her phone, Jessica dialed Edith's number.-Wendy returned to the girls' dorm, and soon after, Halsey arrived as well."Halsey, did you catch up with Dwight?" Wendy asked.Halsey sighed in frustration. "No, he completely ignored me."Wendy smiled slyly. "Looks like he isn't easy to win over.""Who said I was trying to win him over? Stop teasing me," Halsey said with a blush.Wendy laughed but didn't push the joke any further.Then Halsey suddenly hugged Wendy's slim arm. "Wendy, how did you make the birthmark on my face disappear? I've been thinking about it. Yesterday, you gave me a really bitter candy.
Upon that thought, Wendy quickly turned to leave. However, Stanley blocked her path. "Don't you have anything to say to me?" he demanded. Wendy looked up at him with her clear, sharp eyes. "About what?"Stanley pressed his lips together and then replied, his voice tinged with curiosity, "The luxury car you're driving, the mansion you're living inâwhere did they come from, and whose money are you spending?"Wendy straightened her slender back, exuding confidence. "Just know it isn't your money. I don't think I have to explain the rest to you."She tried to step past him.But Stanley, tall and imposing, stood like a wall, refusing to let her pass.Wendy smirked slightly, her lips curling in amusement. "I know you're very curious. Just like Jessica and the others, you probably think I'm just a housewife, living off the divorce settlement you gave me, with no way to earn money on my own."Stanley had indeed thought this way, as it was true that Wendy didn't have a job."You're h
Lilian and Trish were in shock as they saw Jessica pinned to the ground. They rushed forward, trying to help her. "Let go of her, now!""Third warning," one of the security guards said sternly. "We'll throw you out if you don't stop."In an instant, the three women were unceremoniously thrown out of Royale Residences. The heavy doors slammed shut behind them with a loud bang.Jessica was speechless, and Trish was equally stunned. Meanwhile, Lilian just stood there, bewildered.They had never been treated like this before. Especially not Jessicaâshe was always the VIP whenever she was with Stanley, always treated with respect. But now, here she was, unceremoniously kicked out. This was definitely a first for her.Trish, burning with anger, snapped. "This is all Wendy's fault! What's going on, Jessica? Wendy's driving luxury cars and living in mansions, and now she's thrown us out? Has she lost her mind?"Jessica clenched her fists. "What other explanation could there be? She o
Lilian sneered, "Wendy, you still claim you didn't follow Mr. Hawk here? You're clearly stalking him! You're so manipulative. You even knew Stanley lived on the 9th floor. Are you obsessed or something? What's wrong with you?" Wendy turned to Stanley. "You live on the 9th floor?"Stanley simply pointed with his eyes toward Unit 901. "This is mine."Wendy nodded. "I see."She walked up to the door of Unit 902, and typed in the code. With a soft click, the door swung open.Jessica, Trish, and Lilian stood there with their mouths agape.Wendy lived in Unit 902? She actually lived at Royale Residencesâand she was right across the hall from Stanley?!Wendy stepped inside, but before closing the door, she looked back at Jessica and the others. "Looks like you were right after all. We are actually neighbors."With that, she shut the door with a definitive slam.Lilian sucked in a sharp breath. What kind of luck did that brat have? How did she suddenly end up with a luxury car and
No way. How could that be?Stanley couldn't help but feel a little amused. How did he even start comparing Wendy to the radiant and poised founder of NovaHealth?"Mr. Hawk, how about you give me a ride?"Just moments ago, Wendy had stood outside his car and asked him for a ride.Stanley chuckled. She had her own car, but still chose to say something like that. It was clearly just to tease Jessica.And to provoke him a little, too.This woman was getting bolder and bolder.At that moment, Jessica, Trish, and Lilian climbed into the car. Jessica took the front seat, while Trish and Lilian settled into the back. Stanley pressed the accelerator, and the Rolls-Royce Phantom glided smoothly onto the road.Jessica could hardly believe it. Wendy, driving the same kind of car as Stanley? What kind of person was she to afford a Rolls-Royce?"Did Wendy spend your money again, Mr. Hawk?" Lilian asked.Trish immediately piped up, "Mr. Hawk, when you two got divorced, did you give Wendy a
Wendy was left speechless. Just then, her new car arrived. "I was just waiting for my ride. I'll see you all around.""Your ride? Do you mean a cab?" Jessica laughed. "It's hard to catch a cab outside the hospital."Wendy used to take cabs all the time, so it made sense that Jessica would think that.Trish looked Wendy up and down with disdain. "I've lost all respect for you. Look at your senior classmates! All of them have a house and a car. They're all doing great, while you're still taking cabs. You're really ruining the reputation of the 'genius girl' title."Lilian pulled on Trish's arm. "That's enough. I actually feel sorry for Wendy."Wendy saw her new car pull up and the driver getting out and walking toward her. She took a few steps forward, stepping past Trish and Lilian, and walked straight up to Jessica. With a playful wink, she said, "You're right. It really is hard to get a taxi here."Jessica beamed with satisfaction.Wendy turned her head and looked at Stanle
Stanley looked up and saw Wendy.Wendy had come to NovaHealth's hospital.At that moment, his arm was tightly wrapped by Jessica, who clung to him. "Why is Wendy here? Stanley, I don't want to see her. Every time I do, my heart hurts."Stanley turned his gaze away from Wendy and gently pulled his arm out of Jessica's grasp. "Let's go, then. I'll drive."With that, Stanley walked out.After they returned, Jessica stayed close to Stanley, always seeking his attention. Stanley didn't refuse her, and he stopped reaching out to Wendy. But Jessica could feel the shift. Stanley, who once seemed so affectionate, now felt distantâalmost like there was no love left, only duty.Her fists clenched in frustration the more she thought about it.-Wendy made her way to NovaHealth and found Samuel.Samuel smiled as he looked her over. "You've lost weight. Looks like after leaving your grandfather and us, you've been tasting the bitter side of love here."Wendy shot Samuel a glare. She knew
Lilian reflected for a moment. "I vaguely remember. NovaHealth was listed overseas on April 11th. I think it was called the '411 Legend'."Trish nodded. "That's right."Jessica looked at the medication in her hands. "Now that you mention it, the founder must be quite an extraordinary person. Stanley, do you know this founder?"Though Jessica was still angry, she didn't dare take it out on Stanley. She had to keep her hold on his heart. She silently placed the blame for everything on Wendy.Stanley paused, thinking for a second. "We met once."Stanley had indeed crossed paths with the NovaHealth founder six years ago in Stoneridge, Mericana.Back then, he was already a prominent figure in the business world and had been invited to attend a corporate conference hosted by Hawthorne. That very night, the founder of NovaHealth was launching the company. He remembered hearing the sound of her clock striking at midnight.People around him had told him that the founder was only 16 years
"Hang on!" Wendy interrupted Jessica's insults. "You got it all wrong. I didn't seduce Mr. Hawk last night. In fact, I resisted him with all my strength, but he took advantage of me when I was feverish and weak!"What? Stanley forced himself on Wendy?Jessica couldn't believe it. Stanley was the kind of man who had women constantly surrounding himâhe never lacked attention from beautiful women. Whenever Jessica tried to get close to him, he always turned her down, claiming he was either too busy or just not in the mood. If anything, he was the most restrained man she had ever met.But now, he had forced himself on Wendy when she was sick?Jessica was in complete disbelief. "That's impossible!" she shrieked. "You're making things up!"Wendy turned to Stanley. "Mr. Hawk, since you're here, tell Jessica if I'm lying."Stanley glanced at Wendy for a moment before saying slowly, "What she said is true."Jessica stood there, speechless.Looking at Jessica's face, which seemed
"Benny, why are you looking at me like that? Are you doubting me? Do you think I wanted to blow you up too? "Hey, we're friends! It hurts me to see you doubt me like this. I can't believe how much you've changed!"Why didn't you come back in time anyway? Did you hurt Wendy on the yacht?"Jessica was clever. She hit Benny with a direct emotional appeal, questioning him first.Benny hadn't hurt Wendy on the yacht. His face softened. "That's not what I meant.""We need to stay united. Don't let Wendy come between us," Jessica urged, trying to regain control of the situation.-Wendy started packing her things, preparing to fly back to Hovendale.Once her bags were packed, she stepped outside to look for the others. It was then that she spotted Jessica in the corridor.Jessica had been waiting for her.Wendy wasn't surprised, and walked toward her.Jessica smiled. "I'm so glad you're back safely. I was really worried about you."Wendy smirked. "Were you behind this?""I don't