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Before Z ayn could continue Stanley interrupted in a low voice We re divorced There s no need to update me on her situation
Z ayn paused for a moment then nodded respectfully Understood He turned and left the room
Atthatmoment,Jessicawalkedout.Shehad overheardeverythingStanleyhadsaid.Asmilecurledonherlipsassheapproachedhim.
SheknewStanley’sdecisivenature.OncehehaddivorcedWendy,hewantednothing moretodowithher.
Now his heart and mind were entirely focused on Jessica She was his one true love
Jessica stepped closer and wrapped her arms around Stanley s waist from behind
Stanleydidn’tneedtolooktoknowitwasher.Hisgazeshiftedfromthewindow,andheloweredhiseyesto thesmallhandsthathadlatchedontohiswaist.
Jessica s right wrist had mostly healed but there was still as car a reminder of the injury that ruined its beauty As a dancer she was someone who valued her appearance deeply
Stanleygentlytookherrightwristinhishand.”I’vealreadycontactedthebestdoctorsoverseas.They’llhelpremovethat scar.”
Jessica smirked her lips curling up No I want to keep it
Stanley turned to face her Why
Because it s a mark of my love for you she replied her voice soft but firm I want to keep it as a reminder a reminder for you to always love me
Jessica was clever She wanted to keep the scar as away to make Stanley feel guilty a reminder of the time he had spent with Wendy
Stanleylookedather,thenpulledherinto hisembrace,hishandrestinggentlyonhershoulder.”Itwon’thappenagain.”
Jessica smiled and nodded her excitement shining through When are we getting married
She was ready She wanted to make it official
Stanley tightened his hold on her Grandma doesn t know yet that Wendy and I have divorced She can t handle anymore stress in her current condition so we can t get married right now
Jessica felt a surge of irritation toward Glinda If it weren t for that old woman she would already be Mrs Hawk
Jessica didn t let her frustration show Instead she leaned against him sweetly Okay but I need recognition I want to work for us How about this introduce me to your mother s family I want to gain their recognition and support
Stanley smother was from the prestigious Lincoln family one of the most respected names in the Capital Jessica had long coveted their approval
Once she had the Lincoln family s support even if Glinda opposed the marriage she wo accept it
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Their youngest is your cousin right Be be I ve heard she s the favorite Introduce us I m sure we ll become best friends Jessica cooed her voice playful
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She wanted to be best friends with Be be
Stanley eyed Jessica That might be more difficult than she thought
But he didn t reject her request Alright I ll try
Thankyou You re the best Jessica beamed as she slipped into his embrace a smug smile playing on her lips
What else did Wendy have to fight her with
At that moment a melodic ring tone echoed in the room Stanley s phone was ringing
It was Dave Har field s chancellor calling
Stanley answered the call
“Mr.Hawk.”Dave’svoicecamethroughclearly.”Inafewdays,therewillbeaSummitAcademicForumattheHovendaleSportsArena.Elitesfromaroundtheworldwillbeattending.Thistime,wewouldlike youandthegeniusfreshmantogivetheclosingspeechforHarfield.”
Stanley held the phone in his hand absorbing the news
He was going to give the closing speech with the genius freshman