Chapter 42

Actually, Wendy had suspected from the moment she arrived at the family estate that Jessica was the one who sent the photo.

Earlier, in the hospital room, she had gently prodded Jessica, coaxing the latter to admit the truth to Stanley. Wendy wanted to

hear Jessica confess it in her own words.

Stanley hung up the phone and looked up at Wendy.

Her gaze was cool as she let a mocking smile curve her red lips. "Stanley, I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed. I didn't send

the photo-Jessica did."

Stanley furrowed his brow, his handsome features tense, but he didn't say a word.

Wendy turned and started to leave. Just as she was about to pass him, Stanley reached out and grabbed her slender arm.

Reacting instinctively, Wendy wrenched her arm away, not wanting any physical contact with him.

In her sleep, she kept calling your name. Maybe

you have the time,"

Wendy walked

Hawk has misunderstood you. You didn't just take Jessica's side, did you? You were standing right outside the door, so even if Mrs. Hawk didn't call you, you still

deliberately stepping away from

hadn't expected was that Wendy had caught on, too. The way she'd subtly guided Jessica

impressive.

teaching Wendy a lesson, she had

watched as Wendy walked out of sight and said with admiration, "Mr. Hawk, I don't think Mrs. Hawk is

seems.

underestimated Wendy, seeing her only as a pretty face. Now, after seeing how she handled the situation, he had to admit she had impressed

turned, his voice firm. "Head back to

Ms. Jessica will probably call you if

say another word, he noticed the sudden, cold

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