Chapter 306
ButJessicawasn’tthegirl fromthecave!
Jessica gritted her teeth so hard it felt like her gums were about to crack Wendy had outsmarted her at every turn today even bringing in Stanley for the final blow
She had always underestimated Wendy but now she was slowly realizing just how clever she really was
She had to come up with away to deal with Wendy
Taking out her phone Jessica dialed Edith s number
Wendy returned to the girls dorm and soon after Halsey arrived as well
“Halsey,didyoucatchupwith Dwight?”Wendyasked.
Halsey sighed in frustration No he completely ignored me
Wendy smiled slyly Looks like he isn t easy to win over
Who said I was trying to win him over Stop teasing me Halsey said with a blush
Wendy laughed but didn t push the joke any further
Then Halsey suddenly hugged Wendy ssli marm Wendy how did you make the birthmark on my face disappear I ve been thinking about it Yesterday you gave me a really bitter candy Don t lie tome it must have been that candy right
Wendy was about to speak when a soft knock sounded at the door
Whowasit?
Halsey opened the door and standing there was at all handsome figure Stanley
Mr Hawk what are you doing here Anyway here s some advice You need to be careful of Jessica She s devious and wicked If it weren t for Wendy God knows what she would ve done tome Halsey said fuming
Stanley looked at Halsey s delicate face The birthmark was gone and now she looked stunning like a delicate pearl
This was his cousin When he saw Wendy wipe away the birthmark from her face in the car earlier noone was more shocked than he was
Cyril wasn t back yet but when he returned the entire Lincoln family would be in for a surprise
For years Cyril and the entire Lincoln family had been searching for away to remove Halsey s birthmark in the Capital but nothing had worked Now it was completely gone
Stanleypursedhislips.”Howdidyour birthmarkdisappear?”
Wendy wanted to stop Halsey from answering but before she could Halsey blurted out Because Wendy gave me a really bitter candy
Wendy cursed herself for not coordinating with Halsey beforehand
The next moment Wendy noticed Stanley looking up His sharp eagle like gaze landed on her sizing her up without a word
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Halsey can you step outside for a moment Stanley said softly
Halseynodded.”Okay.”
Once Halsey was out Stanley walked in and closed the door behind him
Stanley approached Wendy with steady steps exuding an overwhelming presence that seemed to envelop her in shadow Where did that candy come from
Wendytiltedherflawlessfaceandglancedat him,simplysaying,”Iwon’ttellyou.”
Stanley was speechless
It was clear that Wendy didn t want to talk to him She tried to walk away
But Stanley quickly grabbed her delicate arm stopping her in her tracks
Wendy was forced to halt her brows furrowing as she struggled Let go of me If you don t I ll make you regret it
Assoonasthewordslefthermouth,Stanleypulledhard,yankingherintohis chest.
Wendy looked up only to see a mocking smirk on his face He towered over her his eyes gleaming with amusement
“Youkeepsayingyouwanttoteachmealesson,thatyou’llmake meregretit…Wendy,yousureacttough.’