Chapter 791
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Jessica felt like she had been publicly slapped in the face by none other than Horace and Brittany
Now countless eyes were on her whispering and pointing fingers Some watched with amusement others with disdain and a few even with pity It was a messy mix of emotions
She had once stood at the pinnacle shining with the glow of being the Larson family s heiress But now she had fallen straight from that peak
Thathaloshattered.
Howdiditcometothis?
Her heart burned with bitter resentment
Just then someone shouted Look Mr Hawk is here
Stanleyhadarrived.
Jessica lifted her head to see the crowd parting clearing a path for him Stanley stall commanding figure slowly came into view
Tonight Stanley was dressed in a custom tailored black suit sharp and striking He strode forward with steady confident steps exuding a powerful almost royal presence
Jessicagazedathim,completelycaptivated.Hewasthemanshe loved,theoneshetrulyadored.
Ida whispered Don t worry We haven t lost yet Stanley is our secret weapon If you can t be the Larson family s heiress you
canstillbeMrs.Hawk.”
Jessica smiled suddenly hopeful Of course She could still marry into the Hawk family and become a lady of status
Stanleyapproached,andHoraceandBrittanygreeted him.”Stanley,youmadeit.”
Stanley nodded then his eyes landed on Wendy A flash of surprise crossed his gaze Wendy looked stunning tonight absolutely
mesmerizing.
Halsey teased Jeez your eyes are practically glued to her
Under Stanley s intense gaze Wendy curved her lips into a small knowing smile
“Mr.Hawk,youcamejustintime!”Idainterjected.”TheHawkandLarsonfamilieshavealong–standingengagement,andJessicaisyourfiancée.Haveyougiven anymorethoughttomarryingher?”
Halsey scoffed Forget it Stanley would never marry Jessica
Well that s not your call Jessica snapped back
Ida turned to Stanley Have you made your decision
Stanley remained silent
Ida pursed her lips and quietly muttered an incantation
A sharp his s escaped into the air
Suddenly Stanley s head throbbed with unbearable pain His face turned deathly pale
Stanley Horace stepped forward and steadied him
Wendy wanted to move closer to help but she held herself back She couldn t
JessicalookedatStanleywithacoldsmile.”Whyputyourselfthroughthis?Thatpoundingheadachemustbe terrible.Justagree
to the marriage and you ll be free Wendy s the source of your pain You need to stay away from her
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Halsey clenched her fists furious itching to slap Jessica
But Wendy stopped her with a look She turned to Stanley and said Marry her
Wendy was asking Stanley to marry Jessica
Stanley lifted his head eyes searching Wendy s Do you really want me to marry Jessica
Wendy nodded Yes I m telling you to marry her Do it It s over between us
Halsey opened her mouth to argue but the thought of the Heart chain Curse within Stanley silenced her
It was a deadlock For Stanley s own survival he had no choice but to marry Jessica
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Ida pressed on her tone sharp and threatening Have you made up your mind Our patience won t last forever If we can t have what we want then noone else will We ll destroy it ourselves
JessicalookedatStanleywithadoration shininginhereyes.”Ireallyloveyou,Stanley!I wanttomarryyou.”
Stanley glanced once at Wendy then fixed his gaze on Jessica s face He nodded
Alright I ll marry you
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