Stanley nodded.


    Yes, he would not waver anymore.


    He had to save Jessica, no matter what.


    He turned his gaze toward Wendy. "Just agree to treat Jessica''s heart condition. I don''t want to force you."


    Wendy''s heart sankpletely. Stanley really was standing with Jessica and those murderers.


    She scoffed bitterly. "Let''s see if you have the power to make me!"


    "You talk a big game," Edith sneered. "Sure, you''re the wonder doctor, but you can''t take on someone like Mr. Hawk! He''s a major yer in the business world. With just a snap of his fingers, he could make you fall from grace.


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    "Wendy, we''ve given you a way out. Now it''s time to take it. No good cane from us all tearing each other


    apart. I''m only advising you because I genuinely want what''s best for you," Lilian added.


    Jessica cut in, "Do it for Mr. Samuel. You can''t let him lose his life because of you!"


    Wendy''s cold stare locked onto Jessica. "I''ll figure out his situation. You all should worry about yourselves. I won''t give up on getting my dad''s murderer. Everyone who yed a part in his death will end up behind bars!"


    Edith scowled. "Hey!"


    Before they could say anything else, Wendy turned and walked away.


    Stanley watched her retreating figure and quickly followed after her. He reached out and grabbed Wendy''s arm, pulling her to a stop.


    "We need to talk."


    Wendy halted, yanking her arm out of his grasp with force. She gave him a cold, mocking smile. "I don''t think we have anything left to talk about."


    Stanley''s lips tightened. "I can''t just ignore Jessica. Don''t make this difficult for me."


    Wendy raised an eyebrow. "I should be apuding your great love for Jessica. But what if I choose to make things difficult for you?"


    Stanley fell silent for a few seconds before responding, his voice low, "Samuel is just the beginning. If you force me, everyone around you will be at risk


    So, he was willing to target the people she cared about just to get to her?


    Wendy didn''t hesitate. With a sharp p, her hand struck Stanley across the face. The force of the blow made his handsome face turn sideways.


    She stared at him, disappointment in her eyes. "I have truly misjudged you."


    Just then, Jessica rushed over. "Stanley! Are you okay?"


    Jessica looked at Wendy in shock, her voice full of usation. "Are you out of your mind? How dare you p Stanley! What''s wrong with you?"


    Wendy shot Jessica a cold nce before turning to leave.


    "Don''t struggle anymore, Wendy. It''s pointless!" Jessica called out behind her. "I heard you have a surgery scheduled at NovaHealth. The moment Stanley gives the word, your surgery will be canceled. Even if you''re Dr. Cen, Stanley can easily pull you down from your pedestal."


    Wendy turned to face Jessica. “Since you all are so capable, then go ahead. Let''s see if I''m scared of you."


    Jessica''s face twisted with fury. "You little..."


    Wendy turned away again, but after taking a few steps, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen. Her stomach ached badly.


    Stanley immediately noticed Wendy''s difort. His long legs quickly closed the distance between them." What''s wrong?"


    Wendy pressed a hand to her abdomen, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.


    "Is your stomach hurting? Let me take you to the hospital right now!" Stanley insisted.


    "No, don''t!"


    At that moment, Jessica rushed over, wrapping her arm around Stanley''s and stopping him.


    "You''re my boyfriend now, and Wendy''s our enemy. I won''t let you take her to the hospital, not even if she''s dying!"