Chapter 241

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It was clear that Went ly had done something to turn the tables and save Cec lia
Wendy hadn t yet ended the call when Halsey s voice came through already hearing Stanley s deep tone in the background Wendy where are you and Mr Hawk right now
“We-”
I can see Mr Hawk scar
Suddenly there was a sharp knocking sound on the car window Halsey was already outside knocking on the glass
Wendyhadn’texpectedHalseytobesoclose.Thoughthetintedwindowsoftheexpensiveblackcarblockedtheviewfromoutside,Halsey’ssuddenappearancestartledWendy.ShewasstillsittinginStanley’slap,tangledupwithhiminanintimate embrace.
Just then Stanley s deep voice gravelly and smooth came through Wendy
Hecalledhername.
Wendy glanced at him What s wrong
“Letgo.”
“What?”
Stanley s gaze dropped and his eyes darkened as he noticed her legs wrapped tightly around his waist Startled from earlier she had instinctively clung to him
Stanley swallowed hard Your legs Let go It s too tight
Wendy s face instantly turned bright red Mortified she quickly released him and scrambled back into the passengers eat before opening the door Halsey
Wendy Halsey beamed as she grabbed Wendy shand Cecelia s fine Let s hurry to the police station and get her
Okay let stake a cab Wendy suggested
A cab Why take a cab when we can ride in Mr Hawk scar
Wendy opened her mouth to protest but before she could Halsey had already opened the backdoor and shoved
herinside.
HalseyturnedtowardStanley,whowasnow driving,andsaidpolitely,”Mr.Hawk,couldyoupleasetakeustothepolicestation?”
Stanley s desire had already faded his usual composed and distant demeanor returning He lowered the window slightly to let the cool evening breeze in then smoothly started the car and headed for the police station
Mr Hawk can you believe that Luna changed her mind She cleared Cecelia and had her released Aren t you surprised
Halsey seemed particularly bitter toward Stanley her words sharp
Stanley s handsome face remained unreadable though a hint of surprise flickered in his eyes
Luna had changed her mind
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Halsey grinned proudly It was all thanks to Wendy Before she came to Hawk Group to find you she sent Luna a text That text terrified Luna so much that she immediately dropped the charges on Cecelia
Atext?
Stanley raised his eyes catching Wendy s reflection in the rear view mirror What text
Wendymethisgaze.”Itsaid,’Mr.Hawk toldmetogobeghim.””
Mr Hawk told me togo beg him
Those few words said everything Luna would have known exactly what they meant the moments he read it
Stanley smirked amused So Wendy s visit to Hawk Group had all been a show for Luna No wonders he had been dragging her feet the entire time she was stalling for Luna
This woman!
Mr Hawk isn t Wendy clever Halsey laughed clearly impressed
Stanley’schucklerumbledfrom deepwithinhischest,lowandhusky.Thistime,hehadbecomeapawninher
game.
She had used him to shift from defense to offense turning the tables against him
Stanleyglanced atWendyagain,hisgazecasual.”Very.”
Thewordcameoutinsuchanonchalanttonethatitdidn’tsoundlike praiseatall.Ifanything,itwasmoreofa
tease.
Wendy s clear bright eyes me this without hesitation and she gave him a playful smile Thankyou for the compliment Mr Hawk
Halfanhourlater,theRolls–RoycePhantompulledupoutsidethepolicestation.WendyandHalseygotoutandhurriedinsidetopick upCecelia.