The Heartbreak Prescription

George left, and Jessica linked arms with Lilian.

"Mom, what do you think Wendy has on George? What kind of leverage does she hold over hirn?"

Lilian smiled, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Jessica, that's not something we need to worry about. All you need to know is that Wendy is no match for you. She'll end up being nothing more than George's plaything"

Jessica smirked. In her mind, Wendy-coming from the countryside-was nothing more than a match for someone like George. What right did she have to hold the position of Mrs. Hawk?

Jessica praised, "Mom, you're brilliant!"

Lilian's eyes shone brightly. "Jessica, your dad hasn't been home for several nights now. Why don't you call him and ask him to come home? He always does what you say."

Harry really did treat Jessica like a little princess. When she asked him to do something, he'd never defy her.

Jessica nodded. "I'll do it, Mom. I'll call him right now and make sure he comes home."

She took out her phone and dialed the number.

Lilian felt at ease. Without Wendy standing in her way, her future looked much brighter.

At the Hawk Group, in the CEO's office, Stanley sat in a black leather chair, going over some documents. His good friend, Nathan, had come to visit.

of his coffee and leaned against the desk. "Stanley, I came by today

smile barely curling at the corners

need your advice. How can I win Wendy

was asking him how he could

paused, his pen still

know what she likes, what she enjoys. You must have a better understanding of how to win her

down and looked up at Nathan. "Nathan, as

you that you and Wendy aren't right for

"Why?" Nathan asked, confused.

the countryside.

a

at Stanley in

raised an eyebrow. "What are you looking

we were kids, and this is the first time I've heard

into a thin line at

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