Lionel had arrived with his men.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Stanley recognized Lionel. He was a tough, dangerous guy, the second\u2013in\u2013command in a notorious gang. He was known for being ruthless, with the blood of many on his hands. Lionel had come to the resort with his boss\u2019s wife, and Wendy had just happened to walk in on them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was no way Lionel would let Wendy leave this place alive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the criminal underworld, there were rules. The worlds of law and crime didn\u2019t mix, and Stanley didn\u2019t want things to escalate here.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that moment, Lionel and his bodyguards approached.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s them, Lionel!\u201d one of the men called out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley glanced down at Wendy and kissed her hard on the lips.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy had already heard Lionel\u2019s voice approaching. Before she could react, Stanley\u2019s kiss crashed down on her. It was aggressive, forceful, almost as if he was taking his frustration out on her. He kissed her like he was devouring her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy pressed her hands against his chest, trying to push him away, but Stanley\u2019s voice rang out, low and dangerous. \u201cDo you want to die?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t, but she didn\u2019t want this either.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt hurts\u2026 You\u2019re hurting me,\u201d she murmured, her small face scrunched up in discomfort. She looked like a delicate little flower, pouting and upset, like a helpless doll in his embrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley softened his grip, his kiss gentler this time. He didn\u2019t want to make her uncomfortable, and he kissed her more tenderly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy\u2019s hands, which had been pressed against his chest, slowly curled into his shirt, holding him closer. Her obedience and submission made Stanley pull her tighter, cradling her in his arms and kissing her even more intimately.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They were behind a large rock, so no one could see Wendy\u2019s delicate form. All Lionel and his bodyguards could see were Stanley\u2019s broad shoulders and the sound of his soft kisses.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lionel immediately recognized who it was.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wasn\u2019t this Stanley Hawk, the richest man in Hovendale?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lionel stopped his bodyguards. \u201cIt\u2019s not them. That\u2019s Mr. Hawk!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He grinned wickedly. \u201cI never expected Mr. Hawk to be out here, indulging in a little romance.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though Lionel couldn\u2019t see Wendy\u2019s face, he could see her slender arms and the way her legs were draped around Stanley\u2019s waist, her porcelain skin looking so delicate it stirred something in him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A woman who could catch Stanley\u2019s attention\u2013she must be something special.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lionel\u2019s grin grew wider, and he leaned forward, eager to see Wendy\u2019s face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
One of his bodyguards spoke up. \u201cLionel, that person definitely went in that direction. Let\u2019s go after them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s go,\u201d Lionel ordered, leading his men away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Wendy heard their footsteps fade as they left, and she let out a sigh of relief. She pushed Stanley away with all her strength. \u201cThey\u2019re gone.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley reluctantly pulled away from her lips. \u201cSo, the moment they leave, you push me away? Wendy, you\u2019re really something.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy was still confused about why Stanley had appeared here, but she couldn\u2019t help but feel grateful. \u201cMr. Hawk, thank you for earlier.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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She was about to walk away, but Stanley was not about to let her go that easily. He pushed her back against the rock, trapping her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His gaze dropped to her bikini\u2013clad body.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy immediately lifted her hands to cover herself. \u201cMr. Hawk, what are you staring at?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley smirked coldly. \u201cYou\u2019re wearing that so people would look at you, aren\u2019t you? You want all the men to notice you. Me looking at you\u2013does that not satisfy your vanity?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you talking about?\u201d Wendy\u2019s temper flared. She raised an eyebrow and shot back, \u201cNathan bought me this outfit. I\u2019m wearing it for him!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He hadn\u2019t bought her the bikini\u2013he had only bought one for Jessica.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley was so amused by her sharp retort that he couldn\u2019t help but laugh. He reached out and gently pinched her small face. \u201cIf it\u2019s clothes that you want, I\u2019ll buy them for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chapter 176\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy heard their footsteps fade as they left, and she let out a sigh of relief. She pushed Stanley away with all her strength. \u201cThey\u2019re gone.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley reluctantly pulled away from her lips. \u201cSo, the moment they leave, you push me away? Wendy, you\u2019re really something.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy was still confused about why Stanley had appeared here, but she couldn\u2019t help but feel grateful. \u201cMr. Hawk, thank you for earlier.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
57\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was about to walk away, but Stanley was not about to let her go that easily. He pushed her back against the rock, trapping her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His gaze dropped to her bikini\u2013clad body.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy immediately lifted her hands to cover herself. \u201cMr. Hawk, what are you staring at?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley smirked coldly. \u201cYou\u2019re wearing that so people would look at you, aren\u2019t you? You want all the men to notice you. Me looking at you\u2013does that not satisfy your vanity?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you talking about?\u201d Wendy\u2019s temper flared. She raised an eyebrow and shot back, \u201cNathan bought me this outfit. I\u2019m wearing it for him!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He hadn\u2019t bought her the bikini\u2013he had only bought one for Jessica.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley was so amused by her sharp retort that he couldn\u2019t help but laugh. He reached out and gently pinched her small face. \u201cIf it\u2019s clothes that you want, I\u2019ll buy them for you.\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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