Chapter 126
Chapter126
Chapter126
Stanley decided to let the matter go
He was grabbing Wendy s right foot a spot that was especially sensitive for a girl She tried to pull it back her voice sharp as she barked Let go
Realizing what he had done Stanley glanced at her and quickly released his grip
Her soft pale foot quickly snapped back hiding beneath the folds of her skirt
Stanley s at up and returned to the matter at hand I ll have someone handle this
Wendycurleduponthebed,shakingherhead.”Thankyouforyourkindness,butthat’s notnecessary.”
Stanleyturnedhisgazeonher.”Wendy,don’tbeungrateful.DoyouthinkIwanttodealwithyour problems?”
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Then don t Wendy snapped her voice firm Since the moment you kicked me out of the Hawk family s estate my problems are no longer your concern
The tension between them instantly became palpable Stanley was furious
Wendy raised one delicate eyebrow her bright eyes gliding over him Didn t Jessica satisfy you last night
Stanleyfroze.
If she satisfied you why are you here You re just here because you want me too we you something again aren t you Wendy continued her voice sharp
Thememoryofthatstormynightsuddenlyflashed throughStanley’smind–thenightonlyheandsheknewabout.Hehadhelpedher, andshehadrepaidhim.
His expression darkened and he stood up abruptly I must have been out of my mind to come here
He shotheronelastcoldlookbefore stridingtowardthedoor,hislonglegscarryinghimawayfromher.
As he left Wendy wrapped her arms around herself
He should stay out of her business stop being kind to her and just be heartless like he always had She didn t need his pity
Right then,thedoortothedorm roomcreakedopen,andHalseywalkedin.”Wendy,whydidMr.Hawkleavesoquickly?Hecameallthisway,andyoudidn’teventrytokeephimhere.AreyoureallygoingtopushhimofftoJessica,thethirdwheel?”
Halseyhadquietlyslippedoutearliertogive WendyandStanleysomeprivacy.
Wendy knew exactly what Halsey had been trying to do and she smiled bitterly It s no use Halsey He won t fall forme
Halsey opened her mouth to speak but Wendy quickly changed the topic Our priority right now is dealing with the crisis at hand
Halsey s eyes lit up Do you have a plan
Ofcourse,shedid.
Wendy didn t need Stanley s help She could handle it on her own
Wendy hopped off the bed and casually gathered her long black hair into a simple bun revealing the graceful
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curve of her neck She turned to Halsey Let s go
Halsey blinked confused Go where
Wendy gave a playful wink her eyes gleaming with mischief Let s go deal with Paul
Halsey laughed.WhenWendystoppedherinJustin’sofficeearlier,holdingherhanddownandurgingpatience,HalseyknewWendyhadaplan.
Sounds good Let s go
Stanley climbed into his Rolls Royce his jaw clenched in anger Z ayn sitting in the driver s seat glanced a this boss s grim expression and asked cautiously Mr Hawk how should we handle Mrs Hawk s situation Stanley s voice was as cold as ice Don t worry about her She ll handle her own problems
He scoffed a bitter laugh escaping him Once she really gets kicked out of Clave n dale University I ll wait for her to come crawling back and begging me
Zaynstayedsilent.
Had they been fighting again
Just then the sound of aping echoed in the car Z ayn checked his phone
Mr Hawk there s been a twist in Mrs Hawk s situation