Chapter 547

Chapter547
Stanley looked at Horace and said firmly Uncle Horace I ll say this again I will never marry Jessica The woman I love is Wendy
Jessica s face crumpled with hurt and frustration Stanley
Stanley yanked Wendy away from Horace s grasp pulling her back to him
Wendy’sdelicateformtumbledintoStanley’swarmembrace.Stanleyimmediatelywrapped hisstrongarmaroundherslenderwaist,hisvoicelowas heasked,”Areyouokay?”
Wendy nodded I m fine
Stanley s voice rumbled Let s go
“Okay.”
Wendy tried to walk on her own but Stanley effortlessly swept her off her feet and cradled her in his arms
Wendy s breath caught in surprise but Stanley said softly Hold on to my neck
Wendywrappedherarms aroundhisneck,andStanleycarriedheraway,leavingHoraceandJessicabehind.
Halsey turned to Jessica sticking out her tongue and making a playful face Well what does it matter if you re the daughter of the richest man You can t even keep your fianc
Jessica seethed her face flushed with anger How dare you
“Holdon,Jessica,”Halseyinterrupted,holdingupahand.”Don’tbemad.Remember,youhaveaheartcondition.Ifyougettooupset,Wendywon’ttreat you.”
Jessica was speechless her emotions swirling
Halsey giggled and darted off before Jessica could respond Mr Hawk wait forme
Jessica already upset from the earlier events was now seething with fury She grabbed Horace s arm Dad look at Wendy She refuses to treat my heart condition What amI supposed to do
Horacelookedatherwithacalmexpression.”OncewegetbacktotheCapital,I’llarrange forthebestdoctorstoexamineyou.I’llfindthetopmedicalprofessionalsfromaroundtheworldtotreatyourheart.Therearemanyexcellentdoctorsoutthere,notjustWendy.Ipromise,I’llmakesure yougetbetter.”
Hearing her father swords Jessica felt a sense of relief With Horace s status and resources she knew he could hire someone as skilled as Wendy if not better
That way she wouldn t have to depend on Wendy
Lilian standing nearby beamed with happiness That s wonderful Mr Larson Jessica has hope for recovery
“But,Dad,”Jessicainterrupted,aworriedlookonherface.WhataboutStanleyand me?”
Horacelookedathis daughterwithathoughtfulexpression
“IcantellStanleydoesn’t havefeelingsforyou.He’sverymuchinlovewithWendy.Youcan’tforceloveyou.Marriage isaseriousmatter,onethatimpacts yourentirelife.It’sbettertoletgoofStanle,suitablematchforyou.Thereareplentyofotheryoung heirsintheCapital.Youcantakeyourpick.”
Jessica s eyes narrowed Are any of them as remarkable as Stanley
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Horaceshookhishead.”Nooneis.StanleyisnotonlythemostoutstandingheiroftheHawkfamily’sgeneration,buthe’salsooneofthemostpromisingyoungbusinessmentoday.Rightnow,he’s stillyoung,butgivehimtenyears,andhisachievementswillrivalmyown.”
Jessica knew deep down that Horace was right She had met many men but none of them could compare to Stanley Not only was he a powerful figure in the business world but his maturity refinement and character were beyond reproach
Dad I don t want anyone else I only want Stanley Jessica s voice was firm filled with determination
Horace sighed Jessica
JessicaclungtoHorace’sarm,hertonesweetbutpleading.’Ifyoutrulywantmetobehappy, helpmegetStanley!Wealreadyhaveamarriageagreement.Stanleywasalwaysmeanttobemine!”
JessicawouldnevergiveStanleyuptoWendy.Thoughshecouldwinthe titleoftherichestdaughter,shewouldn’tsettleforlosingbutonbeingMrs.Hawk.
She couldn tallow herself to be less than Wendy especially when Stanley s time in the business world came She would not be beneath Wendy
Lilianadded,”Mr.Larson,you maynotknowthis,butJessicaandMr.Hawkhaveknowneachotherformanyyears.Jessicareallyloveshim,deeplyandprofoundly.Noonecouldeverreplacehim.”