Chapter 81

WhenWendysteppedoutofthebathroom,Stanleywasalreadygone,likelycalledawaybyJessica’sphonecall.Abittersmilecurvedonherlipsassheshookherhead atthesituation.
Her phone buzzed interrupting her thoughts it was a call from Lilian
Wendy answered quickly Wendy Jessica invited a few friends over today Why don t you come join us
Was Lilian really being so kind
Wendy replied with a simple Sure I ll be there soon
Cecelia hearing the news rushed over right away Wendy I don t trust Lilian s intentions Now that George is out of prison are you sure you want to visit the Crones residence
Wendy remained calm her voice steady I just need to confirm something
Still worried Cecelia insisted on accompanying Wendy to the Crones
When they arrived the house was bustling with energy Jessica s guests had all arrived Benny and a few other rich heirs from their circle
ThemomentBennysaw Wendy,hisexpressionsoured.”Wendy,whatareyoudoinghere?”
Jessica smiled and explained I invited Wendy
Bennywasvisiblyannoyed.”Whydid youinviteher?Wedon’twanttohangout with her.”
Wendywasn’toffended.Sheblinkedhereyesplayfully,givingBennyasmirk.”Idon’twantto playwithamateurs,either.”
Benny froze rendered speechless
He wasn tan amateur He was a top player
The humiliation from the last time he was utterly defeated in a game by Wendy surged back to him and without thinking Benny jumped to his feet
Wendy are you brave enough to play again
He had to win to restore his pride
Wendy raised an eyebrow clearly unimpressed Oh I m too busy
Benny was ready to explode You little
Cecelia couldn the lp it and burst out laughing Benny the little tyrant was probably only afraid of Stanley Aside from him the only one whoever seemed to put Benny in his place was Wendy
She was sure that one day Wendy would make this little bully bow down to her
Atthat moment,Lilianreappeared.”Wendy,you’reback!Sinceeveryone’shere,letmeintroducesomeone.”
George stepped forward standing in front of the group
Lilian smiled and said This is Wendy s adoptive father from the countryside
Benny and the other rich heirs looked at George puzzled This is Wendy s adoptive father Why does he only have one eye
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