When Wendy stepped out of the bathroom, Stanley was already gone, likely called away by Jessica\u2019s phone call. A bitter smile curved on her lips as she shook her head at the situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her phone buzzed, interrupting her thoughts\u2013it was a call from Lilian.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy answered quickly. \u201cWendy, Jessica invited a few friends over today. Why don\u2019t you come join us?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Was Lilian really being so kind?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy replied with a simple, \u201cSure, I\u2019ll be there soon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cecelia, hearing the news, rushed over right away. \u201cWendy, I don\u2019t trust Lilian\u2019s intentions! Now that George is out of prison, are you sure you want to visit the Crones\u2018 residence?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy remained calm, her voice steady. \u201cI\u2019just need to confirm something.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still worried, Cecelia insisted on accompanying Wendy to the Crones\u2018.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When they arrived, the house was bustling with energy. Jessica\u2019s guests had all arrived\u2013Benny and a few other rich heirs from their circle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment Benny saw Wendy, his expression soured. \u201cWendy, what are you doing here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica smiled and explained, \u201cI invited Wendy.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny was visibly annoyed. \u201cWhy did you invite her? We don\u2019t want to hang out with her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy wasn\u2019t offended. She blinked her eyes playfully, giving Benny a smirk. \u201cI don\u2019t want to play with amateurs, either.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny froze, rendered speechless.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wasn\u2019t an amateur! He was a top player!\u00a0<\/p>\n
The humiliation from the last time he was utterly defeated in a game by Wendy surged back to him, and without thinking, Benny jumped to his feet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWendy, are you brave enough to play again?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had to win, to restore his pride.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. \u201cOh, I\u2019m too busy.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny was ready to explode. \u201cYou little\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cecelia couldn\u2019t help it and burst out laughing. Benny, the little tyrant, was probably only afraid of Stanley. Aside from him, the only one who ever seemed to put Benny in his place was Wendy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was sure that one day Wendy would make this little bully bow down to her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that moment, Lilian reappeared. \u201cWendy, you\u2019re back! Since everyone\u2019s here, let me introduce someone.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
George stepped forward, standing in front of the group.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lilian smiled and said, \u201cThis is Wendy\u2019s adoptive father from the countryside.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny and the other rich heirs looked at George, puzzled. \u201cThis is Wendy\u2019s adoptive father? Why does he only have one eye?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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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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