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Seeing that the situation was escalating Lilian immediately grabbed Harry s arm
Harrysteppedforward,hisvoicelow.”Mr.Larson,Jessicahasbeenawayfrom youformanyyears.Wecantalkaboutitlater.”
Horace s expression softened as he looked at Jessica Let s home
Jessica smiled her voice light Okay
Horace led Jessica away
Wendytookastepforward,”You can’tleave-”
go
But Stanley reached out his hand gently holding Wendy s slender armas he shook his head at
her.
Samuel moved closer Wendy I know you re angry and frustrated but Jessica is the daughter of the richest man in the world You can tact recklessly
Cecelia and Halsey both stepped up frustration evident on their faces Damn it Once again Jessica slipped away
Ahead,Jessica hadreachedthesideofthelong,luxurybusinesscar.Thebutlerrespectfullyopenedtherear doorfor her.”Welcomeback,Ms.Larson.”
Thebodyguards,standinginthelightrain,bowedinunison.”Welcomeback,Ms. Larson!”
The presence of the heiress was undeniable commanding respect and authority
Jessicagave asmirk,herlipscurlingintoatauntingsmileassheturnedandglancedatWendy.
Itwas asneer,a challenge.
She was mocking Wendy Despite all the effort Wendy had put in she still couldn t do anything about her
Andshewasdaring Wendytotrytakingherdownnow.
Wendy’sgazeturnedcold,hereyeshardeningwith anicyresolve.Shewantedtomoveforward.
But Stanley’slongfingerstightenedaroundherarm.”Wendy!”
Wendywas forcedtostayinplace.
Jessica got into the car and Edith along with the others followed suit The luxury car pulled
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away.
Asthey droveoff,Edithloweredthecarwindow,andhereyesmetWendy’s.AlongwithHarry,Lilian,Trish,Archer,andNatalie,theyalllookedatWendywithsmugsmilesofvictorybeforethe cardisappearedfromview.
Wendy’seyeswelled withanger,herfrustrationboilingover.
Halsey was furious Damn it The Crone family has escaped twice now Just look at how arrogant they are How could those killers still have the nerve to act this way
Cecelia added Ugh I m about to explode These people are shameless
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Wendy’sangerburnedlike fire,butshecouldn’tdenythebittertruth–Jessicawasthedaughteroftherichestman.
Wendy yanked her arm out of Stanley s grasp and turned toward Jerry s tombstone
LookingatJerry’sphoto,frozenintimewithhisgentlesmile,sheclenchedherfisttightly.”Dad,I’msorry.I’museless!Butdon’tworry.NomatterwhoJessica’sfather isorwhattricksshe pulls,I’llavengeyou.Ipromise!”
In the photo Jerry s kind eyes stared back at her forever unable to offer any response
Stanley steppeduptoWendy’sside.”Let’sheadback.”
Suddenly,Wendyfelteverything goblack,herbodyswayingasifshewereabouttocollapse.
Stanley’s faceturnedpale.”Wendy!”
He quicklyreachedout,catchingherandpullingherintohisarms.
Samuel,Halsey,andCeceliahurriedtoherside.”Wendy!Are youokay?”
Stanley swiftly carried her We re going back now
When Wendy opened her eyes again she found herself back in her apartment lying on the soft bed
“You’reup.”
Sheturnedherheadand sawStanley,whohadbeensittingbyhersidetheentiretime.
He tightly held her cold delicate hand his face filled with concern Pleased on t pass out like that again You scared me
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