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The two maids walked along talking softly
Is this incense going to Mr Hawk and Ms Jessica s room one of the masked
Yes the other replied Mrs Edith and Mrs Lilian told us to deliver it This is aphrodisiac incense
Looks like tonight Ms Jessica and Mr Hawk will finally get things moving
You ll see soon enough Ms Jessica will become Mrs Hawk
And don t forget Dr C eyl an He s staying tonight too He and Ms Trisha rebound to make something happen Mrs Edith hasn t stopped talking about how impressive her two grandsons in law are
The Crone family is rising to the top
The two maids walked further away their chatter fading as they went
Wendy,whohadbeenstandingquietlynearby,overheardtheirconversation.EdithandLilianwereplanningtouseaphrodisiacincenseonStanley,were they?
Thelasttime,attheCronefamily’sestate,Stanleyhadbeenexposedtosomeaphrodisiac,but ithadn’tbeenverystrong,andhehadmanagedtoresistit.Thistime,however,theincensewasfarmorepotent–difficulttofindandworkingwitha fiercenessthatcouldn’tbeignored.
ItseemedEdithandLilianwere eagertopushthingsalong.
Should she tell Stanley
Looking at her feet Wendy hesitated then decided against it
It wasn the r place to interfere Stanley had always loved Jessica and the incense was just something to spice things up
Wendy glanced back at the Crone family s estate now brightly lit and decorated full of energy and celebration The night was thick with fog and her solitary figure soon disappeared into the mist
The maids had delivered the aphrodisiac incense to the room Jessica was sitting on the bed as Stanley brought her
somewater.
“Areyoufeeling better?”heasked,hisvoicecalmandsteady.
Jessicanodded.”Yes,muchbetter.Stanley,thesepastfewdays,myheart’sbeenbotheringme.NowthatwefoundDr.Ceylan,Iknowhecan helpme.”
Stanley s expression remained impassive as he glanced at her Was it Trish who found Dr C eyl an
Yes Stanley are you doubting Dr C eyl an s credentials Jessica asked her eyes harrowing slightly
Stanley didn t answer his silence heavy
Jessicasmiled,reassuringhim.”Stanley,you’reoverthinking it.Dr.Ceylanisthe realdeal.”
Stanley didn t continue the conversation He stood up ready to leave Now that you re feeling better I ll head
back.”
Stanley Jessica quickly reached out grabbing his hand and giving it a playful shake Are you still angry at me
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I m sorry okay Please stay and keep me company
Stanley pulled his hand away gently
Rest well Jessica he said his voice soft but firm
He turned to leave but then Jessica suddenly asked Stanley have you developed feelings for Wendy
Stanley froze his steps halting
You know why I showed that photo to that guy Lionel she pressed her voice low Because a woman s intuition is never wrong You seem to have feelings for Wendy just a little bit
Stanley s gaze shifted his features hard to read He briefly closed his eyes but noone could tell what he was thinking With a small movement he tugged a this tie feeling a sudden rush of heat
The heatwasintense,andithithimsuddenly.Stanleycouldfeelhisbloodboiling,theheatspreading throughhim,andhiseyesnarrowedashisbodyseemedtoburnwithlust.
Somethingwaswrong.
Stanley immediately realized it He reached for the door and flung it open
OutsidestoodHarryandLilian.Theyseemedtohave beenthereforawhile.
“M–Mr.Hawk,”they saidwithforcedsmiles.
Stanley s face darkened Did you two do something
His voice was cold dangerous
Mr Hawk we Harry began but he faltered under Stanley s piercing glare
Stanley turned his icy gaze toward them ready to leave
“Mr.Hawk!”Liliansuddenlycalledout,hervoiceurgent.”There’snootherway togetridoftheaphrodisiaceffect.It onlywearsoffaftersex.If youleave,whatwillhappentoJessica?”
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