The Heartbreak Prescription novel Chapter 101

“I sold everything I had to send her to school and poured all my money into getting her to the big city, but now she won’t even acknowledge me. She said I embarrassed her and told me to go back to the countryside…”

George sobbed so pitifully that he almost convinced himself. His performance deserved an Oscar.

The reporters clicked their cameras non–stop, eager to capture the drama. The story of a father abandoned by his foster daughter was the kind of hot topic that guaranteed a juicy headline. They all hoped to break the story first. The reporters couldn’t help but feel sympathy for George. They all began to criticize Wendy, “How could Wendy be so heartless?”

“I never believed anyone was born evil in this world–until Wendy came along!” one of them exclaimed.

Benny handed George a tissue, his voice filled with anger. “The whole reason we’re holding this press conference today is to expose Wendy for what she really is. Too many people still don’t know the truth about her. She can’t just abandon her foster father like this–she has to take responsibility for him!”

George wiped his face with the tissue, a sly smile creeping across his face. Even with Stanley protecting her, he was sure Wendy wouldn’t be able to escape him.

Lilian and Jessica exchanged a knowing glance, both of them smug and satisfied.

Harry hadn’t shown up. He figured this press conference would be enough to deal with Wendy. He had other matters to attend to with some executives and had headed to a fancy hotel for dinner. All he had to do now was wait for Lilian’s good news.

Lilian put on a pained expression and spoke with feigned regret, “I owe you all an apology. Wendy is my daughter, and it’s because I failed as a mother that she’s caused such a negative impact. I’m not a good mother.”

Jessica immediately stepped in to defend her. “Mom, it’s not your fault.”

The reporters quickly rallied to Lilian’s side. “Mrs. Crone, you’re a great mother. Just look at how well you raised Jessica.”

“Mrs. Crone, Wendy is just a born troublemaker. No matter how you raise her, it’s hopeless.”

Lilian smiled slyly to herself, knowing she’d just used Wendy’s downfall to build her own image as the perfect mother.

Then Benny said, “The press conference has already started, yet Wendy hasn’t shown up. I bet she’s too scared to face us. She’s guilty, that’s why!”

Before anyone could react, a clear, calm voice cut through the tension. “Mr. Gondale, are you talking about me?”

Everyone turned to see Wendy standing at the door, a graceful figure that seemed to glow. She had come.

And she had come alone.

Wendy walked confidently toward the front, and the reporters quickly made way for her. She stood directly in front of Benny.

Benny scowled. “Wendy, how dare you show up here!”

Wendy raised an eyebrow, her expression both sharp and playful. “Mr. Gondale, you seem confused. Do you want me to come or not? Which is it?”

“You little…” Benny was furious, his face turning red. Wendy had managed to get under his skin time and time

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Chapter 101

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Lilian smiled, a sense of satisfaction washing over her. Werkly showing up was perfect. She quickly signaled George with a look.

George reached out to grab Wendy, calling out, “Wendy…”

Wendy turned to him, her eyes as cold as ice. “Don’t touch me with your filthy hands. I can’t stand it.”