Benny sucked in a sharp breath, his face turning pale.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What was this ugly duckling who came from the countryside saying? She wanted to teach him a lesson on behalf of Stanley? Was this a sick joke?\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the entire town of Hovendale, the only person who could stand up to him, the local tyrant, was Stanley!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy tugged Cecelia\u2019s hand. \u201cLet\u2019s go, Cecelia.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As they moved toward the door, Stanley reached out and grabbed her delicate hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His long, sharp fingers wrapped around her soft hand, and the simple touch sent an electric shiver up both of their spines. Their memories flashed back to that night at Saville Villa, when he had pinned her to the wall\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy quickly yanked her hand away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley studied her small, exquisite face. His Adam\u2019s apple shifted slightly as he casually said, \u201cWendy, this won\u2019t happen again.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy stared at him coldly. \u201cHandle things with Grandma as soon as you can. I\u2019m ready to go to the courthouse for the divorce anytime. I\u2019ve been wanting to give Jessica back her position as Mrs. Hawk for a long time.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, Wendy turned and left, leading Cecelia away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley watched her slender figure disappear, his brows furrowing slightly in thought.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Benny whined, \u201cStanley, what was that all about with Wendy?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley shot him a cold look.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny quickly shut up, indignant. \u201cStanley, I was playing a round of a mobile game with Wendy, and she killed me!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley raised an eyebrow in surprise. \u201cShe killed you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He knew Benny\u2019s skill level in games\u2013most people couldn\u2019t touch him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny still wasn\u2019t satisfied. \u201cI won\u2019t accept defeat! I\u2019m playing her again!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He pulled out his phone and sent Wendy a private message.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy was still online, and she accepted his challenge.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They started another game.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This time, Benny wasn\u2019t showing off. He charged at Wendy with his massive 100\u2013feet sword, shouting, \u201cDie!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGame Over\u201d rang out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDamn it!\u201d Benny jumped up in frustration. He had been shouting about killing her, but once again, Wendy descended from the sky, her glowing axe landing squarely on him and knocking him to the ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He lost again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny was losing his mind. Playing with Wendy had turned into him being completely dominated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He couldn\u2019t fight back at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Why? He was a champion!\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
Starley\u2019s dark my flicked with surprise. He budy\u2019t expand Wendy to be so good the you her boost spons was insane. Benny wasn\u2019t even do to key leve\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stardey suddenly remembered as bribor, the waced the last programing with her lighting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
fast hands\u00a0<\/p>\n
hos\u00a0<\/p>\n
Could there be a connection between them? to, that was leadey akby srk off the thought\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Benny yelled, \u201cStanley, look at what Wendly just m\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy had messaged Benny in the game. Madey Deed down at his phone, reading Wendy\u2019s message.\u00a0<\/p>\n
(Get out of my sight, mode\u00a0<\/p>\n
Get out of her sight? Rookie?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny\u2019s face turned red with fury. \u201cThis is an absolute hurliation! Stanley, she\u2019s mocking mel\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley smiled, his lips curving into a small grin as he let out a low chuckle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She really was..interesting\u00a0<\/p>\n
Through the polished glass window, Stanley caught sight of Wendy walking down the street with Cecelia Her pure black hair cascaded smoothly over her shoulders, radiating a soft, delicate beauty that made her look even more graceful,\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley couldn\u2019t help but stare at her for a moment longer\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cStanley, why don\u2019t you challenge Wendy to a game?\u201d Benny suggested eagerly. \u201cYou\u2019ve never met someone who can challenge you in a game. You could easily beat her, and then teach her a lesson on manners.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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C\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lateefa Khanam is a contemporary romance author celebrated for her emotionally rich storytelling and unforgettable characters. Blending passion with heart-felt realism, her novels often explore themes of second chances, unspoken desires, and the quiet strength of love that grows through struggle.<\/p>\n
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