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The atmosphere immediately turned tense as if the air itself was thick with danger Scarface couldn t believe Stanley had actually slapped him
But Stanley was his golden ticket now so Scarface didn t want to escalate things He swallowed his pride and held back his anger
Have you brought the money Scarface asked his voice steady despite the tension
Stanley replied coolly I brought it Not a penny less But I want the money exchanged for them one for one
Scarface chuckled Alright one for one But I can only handover one person
Stanley narrowed his eyes his voice dropping to a low dangerous tone What do you mean
We agreed on a one for one exchange but In ever said I d give you both A hundred million only buys one person Scarface sneered a malicious grin spreading across his face
Stanley s expression didn t change I can pay more
Mr Hawk that s not how things workaround here One person take your pick You rex wife or your girlfriend Choose one to take with you The other one stays with us Scarface said his laughter cold
Wendy s face drained of color She hadn t expected Scarface to pull this stunt to make Stanley choose between her and Jessica
Jessica immediately jumped in her voice pleading Stanley don t hesitate You ll choose me right My heart s acting up again Please take me out of here
Stanley glanced at Jessica briefly before his eyes locked on to Wendy
Wendy me this gaze her voice soft but steady Mr Hawk if I beg you will you choose me
Wendywasn’tfoolish.Ofcourse,shewantedtoleave.Shewasn’taloneanymore.ShecarriedStanley’schild.Wouldthatchangehischoice?Ifsheaskedhimforhelp,would hechooseheroverJessica?
Stanleyfurrowedhisbrows,butremained silent.
Scarface s voice broke through the tension Mr Hawk I ll count to three Make your choice quickly or you won t get anyone One Two
Jessica chimed in again her voice urgent Stanley don t you remember the promise you made You said you d take me with you You promised to always be there forme
Scarface s count was nearing its end
Stanley s voice rang out calmly I choose Jessica
Stanley made his choice He chose Jessica
Wendywasn’tentirelysurprised.Afterall,Stanleyhad neverchosenherbetweenthetwoofthem.
Still hearing him say it out loud stung
Her heartache dass he thought about the baby inside her It hadn t even been born yet and its father had already abandoned it
He had left both of them behind
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Scarface laughed No hesitation huh Now go ahead and take Jessica with you
With a wave of his hand Scarface signaled for his men to untie Jessica
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Assoonasshewasfreed,JessicajumpedandrushedtoStanley.”Iknewyou’dchooseme!Mylegsfeellikejelly”pick meup!”
Shepoutedplayfully.
Stanleyreachedoutandsweptherintohis arms.
Jessica smiled up at him Let s get out of here
Stanley gave Wendy one last glance before turning and walking out with Jessica in his arms
Heleft.
HeleftwithJessica.
Wendy curled her lips into a bitter smile
Justthen,Scarfacesteppedforward,grabbing Wendy’sdelicatechin.”Didyouseethat?You’retheoneheleftbehind.Mr.Hawkdoesn’twantyouanymore.Now,we’llhaveourwaywithyou.”
Wendy jerked her face away breaking free from his grip
Scarface chuckled darkly Feisty huh Well let s see if you can keep this up later
HelungedatWendy.
Stanley had carried Jessica outside and set her down He turned ready togo back