Halsey sat in the luxurious car, growing more frustrated with each passing minute. She had sent multiple texts to Dwight, but not a single one had been answered.


    Why wasn''t he responding?


    Halsey felt a knot of unease in her stomach.


    Cyril, observing her, chuckled lightly. "He still hasti''t replied, huh?"


    Halsey shot him a re. "You''re just enjoying watching me suffer, aren''t you?"


    Cyrilughed openly, not holding back. "I''ve told you before-you can''t control Dwight. But someone like Gilbert Cyrilughed openly, not holding back. "I''ve -if you figure out how to control him, you could have him wrapped around your finger for life."


    Cyril was offering his usual brand of philosophy.


    Halsey frowned. "I don''t have feelings for Gilbert. What would I want to control him for? Don''t underestimate me


    -just watch, I''ll definitely win Dwight''s heart!"


    Cyril only gave a light chuckle and spoke no more.


    The day of the surgery soon arrived.


    Jessica''s heart condition had always been a worry for the Crones, so it was no surprise that all of them were present that day.


    Edith, Harry, Lilian, Archer, Natalie, and Trish had alle to support Jessica. On the other hand, Wendy had agreed to perform the surgery, which was seen as a decisive victory for the Crone family. Edith, of course, wasn''t going to let this opportunity slip by.


    Looking at Jessica, Edith smiled. "Today''s the big day. We are all here to cheer you on."


    Jessica loved the feeling of being the center of attention. It felt so good, like being surrounded by adoration. She smiled sweetly. "Thank you, Grandma.”


    Trish, grinning, added, "Mr. Hawk is so in love with you. He''s already cut ties with Wendy. After the surgery, you should marry him."


    Edith chimed in, "That''s right! Soon, you''ll be Mrs. Hawk."


    Jessica beamed with joy. She had imagined marrying Stanley countless times in her mind. Once her heart was healed, her life would truly begin.


    At that moment, Edith nced around. "Where''s Wendy? Why hasn''t she arrived yet?"


    Lilian reassured her. "Don''t worry. Samuel is still in Mr. Hawk''s hands. Wendy will definitelye."


    A soft, melodious voice interrupted. "Are you looking for me?"


    Everyone looked up, and there stood Wendy


    Wendy had spent two days recovering, and she looked much better now. Today, she wore a clean whiteb coat, her long ck hair tied neatly in a low ponytail. She appeared calm, collected, and pristine.


    Wendy had arrived.


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    Edith smiled at her. "We offered you a way out, begging you to do the surgery for Jessica, but you refused. And now, here you are, agreeing to perform the surgery after all"


    Trish joined in. "Yeah! We told you we have Mr. Hawk on our side. Mr. Hawk loves Jessica, and going against him won''t end well for you. Now look at you- caving in, defeated."


    Edith and Trish had nned these words for a while. They'' been waiting for the chance to mock Wendy.


    Now that Wendy was here, they finally got the chance.


    Jessica, in her hospital gown, radiated with excitement. Her face was flushed, and she looked confident, as if on top of the world.


    "I hope you''ll perform my heart surgery well. But I''m not too worried-Stanley will protect me!"


    Halsey and Cecelia were there to apany Wendy. Cecelia rolled her eyes at Jessica. "Some people are just naturally obnoxious."


    Halsey sneered, "Don''t get too cocky, Jessica. Let''s see who ends upughingst!"


    What did she mean?


    Jessica turned to look at Wendy, only to find Wendy''s clear, piercing gaze locked onto hers.


    It was calm andposed, almost as if she were looking down on Jessica from a great height, seeing through everything with quiet confidence.