Chapter 75

Stanley was so generous that George paused for a moment before replying Mr Hawk just give whatever you think is appropriate
Stanley raised an eyebrow How about a million
Amillion?
George s eyes lit up He hadn t expected Stanley to casually offer that much
“Thatwillbeenough.”
Stanley took out a check and handed it to George
George quickly counted the zeros It really was a million Thankyou Mr Hawk I ll be on my way now
With the check in hand George walked off clearly pleased
Stanley returned to the bedroom where Wendy was already waiting for him
Wendy glanced at him and asked What did George talk to you about
Stanley casually undid a button on his black shirt revealing his well defined collarbone and smirked What do you think he could have said
Wendy furrowed her brow I masking seriously I m not joking
Stanley placed his expensive steel watch on the dresser Noticing her tense serious expression he raised an eyebrow He didn t say much Just asked me for money
Wendy s face shifted Did you give him any
“Idid.”
“Howmuch?”
“Onemillion.”
Wendywasspeechless.”Why did yougivehimmoney?Andwhyonemillion?!”
Stanley approached her Wendy what s with you tonight That s your foster father What s wrong with giving him a million
Wendy stared at him his aristocratic appearance exuding elegance and generosity Stanley had always been generous never stingy with her A million was nothing to him more like a small charity
Hercleareyesfixedonhishandsome face.”Ifyou givehimamilliontoday,he’llaskfortwomilliontomorrow.You’rejustfeedinghisgreed.I’mgoingtogetthatmoneybackforyourightnow.”
She turned to leave but Stanley grabbed her delicate arm
Wendy what s going on with you He lowered his voice asking Why did your foster father goto prison Ten years That s a serious sentence
He was asking her about her foster father s crime
His gaze was gentle not betraying any contempt for her despite George s visit Raised in a high status family and
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well educated Stanley had the poise of someone accustomed to refinement He had always been a goodman and Glinda was the same accepting her background offering warmth This was probably what a true aristocratic family looked like
When George threw the question at her today Wendy hadn t answered not because she felt ashamed but because there was no need to
Wendy looked at Stanley That s personal It has nothing to do with you
Stanley gave her a knowing smile one that was full of meaning He pulled her toward him chuckling as he rebuked her Wendy you d better know your place
Wendy said slowly Stanley don t get involved if you don t plan to bear responsibility Don t give others hope That way they won t be disappointed
Shewithdrewherarmfromhisgripandturnedto leave.
Hewasagoodman,butultimately,hewasn’thers.Theywoulddivorcesoon,andhewouldbeJessica’sman.Nomatterhowmuchshemightwantto relyonhim,itwouldneverhappen.
Yearsago,hehadpromisedtotakeherawayfromthatcave,buthewouldneverknowhowlongshehad waitedforhimthere–dayafterday.Henevershowedup.
Instead she was left with that brute George
Henevercameforher.
At a luxurious nightclub VIP room George lounged on the s of a slapping the check for a million dollars on to the coffee table With his legs stretched out he smirked
Bring all your beautiful girls over here See I ve got money