Chapter 395
Chapter395
Wendywasreinindingthemofthepurpose oftheirvisittheywereheretobegforhelp.
Edith Jessica and Trish froze their earlier arrogance gone The proud posture they had shown just moments ago
vanished.
Wendy made a move to close the door again
But Edith quickly spoke up Don t close the door please We re here to ask for your help Please will you help us
Edith was the first to lower her head
Wendy raised an eyebrow glancing at the others
Archer and Natalie from the third branch followed suit lowering their heads
We were wrong before For the sake of family please help us they said
Harry also bowed Let s not make things worse between us Please we re asking for your help
Wendy s gaze moved to Lilian
Lilian didn t want to lower her head She couldn t believe how things had spiraled out of control This wasn t supposed to happen
Shecouldn’tunderstandhowWendy,thegirltheyhadcastaside,hadbecomeagenius.HowdidWendyendupwithaluxury carandamansion,whiletheyhadbeenswindledintosleepingonthestreets,nowforcedtobegWendyforhelp?
What had happened in the meantime
Lilian didn t want to speak up but Edith glared at her the warning clear in her eyes
Though reluctant Lilian bowed her head Wendy I m sorry You re still a Crone no matter what Please help us
Wendy turned her gaze to Jessica and Trish
Trish lowered her head Wendy please
Jessica clenched her teeth nearly grinding them to dust but finally said Please help us
Wendy’ssharp,cleareyesrestedonJessica’sface.”Jessica,whatdid yousay?Ididn’tquitehearyou.Couldyousayitlouder?”
Wendy was making her repeat herself
Jessica s frustration boiled over Hey
But Edith quickly pulled on Jessica s arm stopping her
Jessicalookedupandsaw Wendystandingthere,poisedandelegant,heramusedeyesglintingasshewatchedJessicastruggle.”
Jessica felt like she might explode She had no choice but to raise her voice again Wendy please help us
Wendy’slipscurledintoafaintsmile.Itwasdeeplyironictoher.Theonce haughtyCronefamily,theoneswhowouldhavelovednothingmorethantotrampleherunderfoot,werenowallbowingtheirheadsonebybeggingforherhelp.
+25BONUS
Chapter395
Just then Wendy looked up and saw at all handsome figure Stanley
She hadn t realized when he d returned but now standing opposite her he silently observed the scene with calm
eyes.
Theirgazesmet.
Jessica noticing Stanley at the sametime hurried over Stanley
“Mr.Hawk.”
Stanley took a few long strides toward them his tall frame moving effortlessly
Jessicagrabbedhisarm,leaningintohimwithapout.”Stanley,nowyouseeWendyforwhoshereallyis!She’sforcingustobowdownto her.We’refamilyafterall.She’ssoselfish,cold–hearted,andpetty.”
Wendycouldn’thelpbutsmile.Nowtheywerecallingherfamily?Shecertainlydidn’tfeellikepartoftheirfamily.Wendywasn’tconcernedwithStanley’sopinion.Shesmiledandmethisgazewithconfidence. “Mr.Hawk.”Stanley’seyeslingeredonWendy’sface.”Nowthatthey’veallaskedyouforhelp,areyougoingtodealwiththefakeDr.Ceylanforthem?”
Yes Wendy we ve asked You can help us now right Edith said
Wendy’ssmile widened.”Icanhelp,butIhaveonecondition.