Chapter 680
Chapter681
Wendyshifted, tryingtogetup.
But the moments he moved Stanley stirred awake He wrapped his arms around her You re awake
Wendy buried her face in his chest and said nothing
Stanley s eyes were still heavy with sleep his usual cold and distant demeanor softened into something lazy and almost sensual He reached out and pinched her cheek gently What s wrong Are you mad at me Giving me the silent treatment
Of course Wendy was angry Last night he had forced himself on her She didn t want to deal with him right now Stanley smiled plantinga kiss on her forehead You re adorable even when you re mad
Wendytwistedher fingersintohismuscles,givinghimasharppinch.
Stanleyrolled over,pinningherbeneathhim.”Didn’thave enoughlastnight?Thenlet’skeepgoing.”
Wendy trembled Last night he had drained every bit of her strength and now he wanted more
Sherefusedfirmly.”No!It’sdaytimenow.There’sstillnonewsfromJessica.I’mreallyworried about BellaandMrs.Angela.”
Stanley understood her concern and softened his voice No news might actually be good news Jessica s probably wrecking her brain right now trying to think of away out
Wendy nodded Let s getup
“Alright.”
Stanley and Wendy got out of bed just as Z ayn walked in Mr Hawk
Z ayn was here to report on work
WendyglancedatStanley,thenquietly slipped
Out of the CEO s office and left
Halsey sentheramessage.[IjustheardMr.Larsoncamebacktothecountrytoday.]
Horace had been away for a while but today he returned
Wendy s eyes lit up Has he arrived
Halseyreplied,[He’sjustlanded.Ifyouhurry,youcanstill catchhimattheairport.]
Thatwasperfect.
Wendy got into her car and headed straight to the airport
ssimple
This time she came alone She didn t want Stanley with her After all Jessica was Stanley s fianc e and the alliance between the Hawk and Larson families was tangled with complex family interests that were as they appeared
Wendy didn t want Bella caught in the middle of the family drama and she didn t want Stanley stuck between
themeither.
Right now she just wanted to see Horace
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Soon Wendy arrived at the airport She made a beeline for the main hall where she spotted Horace
She hadn t seen him in three years Horace hadn t changed much today he wore a black coat his handsome chiseled features standing out sharply His calm powerful presence made those around him step back respectfully even as they stole glances almost revering him
This was the charisma of a business emperor
Behind Horace his butler and assistant followed closely as he walked forward
Wendy stepped up and s food right in front of him Hello Mr Larson It s been along time
Horace stopped His assistant quickly stepped forward Ma am please move aside If you need to see Mr Larson you need an appointment
Wendy looked at Horace directly I m Wendy Crone Don t you remember me
Horace raised a hand Step back
His assistant obediently retreated behind him
Horace met Wendy s gaze Of course he remembered her Those clear sharp eyes were just as bright and intelligent as they had been three years ago impossible to forget
Hesmiledfaintly.”Hello,Ms. Crone.It’sbeenthreeyears.
Wendy arched her elegant brows I m glad you still remember me
Horace nodded I ve heard a bit about you lately something about you attending the Zenith Gala in the Capital You re Jol in right
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