Urs quickly spoke up. "Today, my son kidnapped Wendy Mr. Hawk rushed over


    to rescue her, and now he''s holding my son hostage. Mr. Hawk refuses to let him go, all because of Wendy."


    What?


    Jessica''s expression shifted immediately. No wonder Stanley had suddenly left Dr. Cen''s lecture today.


    He had gone to rescue Wendy.


    How many times had this happened now? Thest time, Wendy had been kidnapped by George, and it was Stanley who had rushed to save her.


    Now, Stanley had gone so far as to hold Paul?


    The Hawk and Andrews families had ties-for Stanley to go so far, did Wendy mean that much?


    Jessica clenched her fists.


    Frank watched her closely. "Ms. Crone, everyone knows you''re Mr. Hawk''s favorite. No amount of words from us canpare to just one request from you. If you speak to Mr. Hawk, I''m sure he''ll release my son."


    At this, Jessica, Harry, and Lilian all smiled knowingly.


    ''s lips curled into a yful smile. "So that''s all you wanted me to do? Alright, I''ll go speak to Stanley right


    5. Crone, thank you so much! We''ll be waiting for good news from you."


    Jessica left, heading to find Stanley.


    Harry chuckled. "Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, you shouldn''t havee all the way here for something so simple. Don''t worry. Mr. Hawk adores Jessica-this will be a piece of cake for her."


    Lilian joined in with a smile. "Mr. Paul is an outstanding young man-so many girls must be throwing themselves at him. I''m sure Wendy seduced him and got him into this mess. Now, let''s drink some tea."


    The four of them sipped tea contentedly, and Frank and Urs couldn''t help but show Harry and Lilian with praises.


    "Mr. Crone, Mrs. Crone, you''ve raised a wonderful daughter!"


    Harry and Lilian grinned proudly. Jessica was indeed their pride.


    Inside Saville Vi, Wendy had finished her bath when the maid arrived with a cold pack. "Mrs. Hawk, Mr. Hawk asked me to bring this ice pack for your face. It will help reduce the swelling on your face."


    Stanley had even sent the maid with an ice pack.


    Wendy felt a warmth in her chest. It seemed that every time she was in danger, he was there for her.


    "Where is he?"


    "Mr. Hawk is in the study."


    "Then I''ll go find him."


    Wendy stepped out of her room, intending to thank Stanley in person. But soon,


    hér steps faltered when she spotted Jessica.


    Jessica was here.


    The two women encountered each other in the corridor.


    Jessica looked coldly at the red, swollen p mark on Wendy''s face, then arrogantly scrutinized her from head to toe. "I heard Paul kidnapped you. What are you going to do about it?"


    Wendy met Jessica''s gaze with icy indifference. "Hemitted a crime, so of course, I''ll make sure he gets his just punishment."


    Jessica sneered, stepping closer to Wendy. Smirking, she gloated, "Well, you''re going to be disappointed! Mr. and Mrs. Andrews came to beg me. I just need to say the word, and Stanley will let Paul go. If you don''t believe me, just wait by the door and listen."


    Wendy''s longshes fluttered with a slight tremor.


    Jessica lifted her chin in a proud gesture, ready to walk away, but then suddenly stopped. A mischievous smile yed on her lips as she added, "By the way, you just came from the master bedroom, didn''t you? The bed in there is so soft-I love sleeping in it."


    froze.


    Iways standing in the corner, envying everything I have, aren''t you? Envious that I have a mother, that I aley. Sometimes, I feel sorry for you because no one loves you."