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 vision—Stanley 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 fiancé, 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.
Since the divorce, she had been acting like a little kitten in front of him, puffing out her chest and waving her tiny claws around. Her ferociousness didn't hurt, but it certainly aroused some feelings inside him.Wendy crashed into his chest and was instantly enveloped by the clean, crisp scent of his masculine presence. She struggled more fiercely, pushing against him. "Let go of me!"Stanley pushed her away with a swift motion, sending Wendy falling onto the bed. Her delicate back pressed into the soft mattress, and just as she tried to sit up, the masculine scent descended once more. Stanley kneeled on her bed, his large hands braced on either side of her, a playful, amused expression on his face as he looked down at her. "Come on, Wendy. Show me how tough you are."He looked at her as if mocking her, and a thin flush of annoyance spread across Wendy's fair cheeks. She glared at him. "Being tough isn't something you just talk about. You'll soon see how tough I can be.
Wendy finally understood Edith's intentions. So this was a matchmaking setup—an attempt to marry her off to the countryside. Matthew looked at Wendy, seemingly unprepared for how stunning she was. He gave an awkward smile and said, "Nice to meet you, Ms. Crone." Just then, Jessica's laughter rang out. "Grandma, what are you all talking about?" Wendy lifted her gaze and saw Jessica—and she wasn't alone. She was holding onto Stanley's arm as they walked in together. Stanley was here, too. Edith immediately put on a warm smile. "Mr. Hawk, Jessica, you arrived just in time! Wendy is in the middle of a matchmaking introduction. This is her potential husband, Matthew." Without hesitation, Edith nudged Matthew forward, positioning him right next to Wendy. Trish had been in an excellent mood lately, her face brimming with arrogance as she smirked. "Wendy, Matthew is a certified middle school teacher in the countryside. He has a stable government job and a college degree—
Edith, along with the second and third branches, had received their invitations to the Summit Academic Forum long ago. They were all eager to see this genius girl for themselves. None of them could imagine what this prodigy could possibly be like, and they were curious about what made her so remarkable. Jessica, still holding onto Stanley's arm, couldn't help but feel a burning jealousy whenever the genius girl was mentioned. Right now, the spotlight of all of Hovendale was on this prodigy. Everyone was buzzing with anticipation for Stanley and the genius girl's first public appearance together. Jessica was determined to witness it herself the day after tomorrow. Wendy stood off to the side, her clear, bright eyes gleaming with a quiet, amused smile as she watched the scene. She couldn't help but find it a little funny. She gave a brief smile, just a touch of amusement curling her lips. Before she could even let the smile fade, she felt a piercing gaze fixed on her. S
Wendy turned her gaze toward Stanley. "My boyfriend is no less impressive than Mr. Hawk." As she said this, her eyes sparkled with a glow that made it seem like she was genuinely dating someone extraordinary. Stanley's handsome brows furrowed, his expression darkening slightly. "Hahaha!" The Crone family, however, wasn't buying it. Edith scoffed. "Wendy, don't make such grand claims. I don't believe for a second that you have a boyfriend like that!" Lilian added, "Wendy, stop embarrassing yourself." Wendy raised a single delicate eyebrow. She thought of the text sitting in her phone, the one from Samuel. [I'll be in Hovendale in two days.]Her third senior was coming—she hadn't been lying to anyone. "I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now." With that, Wendy turned on her heel and walked away. The others exploded in disbelief. "Wendy is such a liar—she made up a handsome, rich boyfriend just to fool us!" "She should look in the mirror. Rich men ar
The long-awaited Summit Academic Forum had finally arrived, drawing the attention of everyone around. Wendy was up early, already getting ready for the day. She grabbed Halsey's arm. "Halsey, come on. I'm taking you out." "Huh? Where are we going? So many people are heading to the Summit Academic Forum today. I heard Mr. Hawk and that genius girl are going to meet for the first time," Halsey said, gossiping excitedly. Wendy grinned, her lips curling up. "Yeah. That's why we're going to the Summit Academic Forum." Halsey blinked, shocked. "What?" Half an hour later, Wendy and Halsey arrived at the venue. The place was buzzing with excitement. Academic elites from all fields had gathered here. Wendy quickly spotted many familiar faces in the crowd. There was Sienna, who had come with her classmates from Clavendale University. A few days ago, Gilbert had confessed his feelings for her in public, turning her into a laughingstock. So, she had pulled some strings throug
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