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Yes, she doesn’t need it at all.

Otherwise, why would she dare to be so arrogant and completely ignore the Hart family’s warning?

“Liliant”

Jackson’s growled warning snapped her back to reality.

Her eyes met Stephanie’s, the humiliation so thick it choked her.

Right then, as Lilian stood paralyzed–unsure if she’d even get Stephanie’s forgiveness today-

Stephanie struck first: “Mr. Hodge, why force your sister through this charade?”

“Dragging out an insincere apology just to want forgiveness from me… Tell me, should I grant it?”

She paused, theatrically torn.

Refusing would seem petty, her pause implied.

But granting it? Does this look like remorse?

With one question, she dumped the entire burden onto Jackson.

Jackson’s chest heaved.

He glared at Lilian. “Get out.”

He wasn’t fooled. Stephanie would never forgive Lilian-

Not after years of her colluding with Olivia to torment Stephanie. Last night’s incident? A mere drop in the ocean.

Jackson had ignored far worse in the past.

Now, with Sebastian’s intervention, forgiveness hinged solely on Stephanie’s whims.

She held that privilege.

Yet Lilian, oblivious as ever, had still…

Jackson shot her a venomous look.

Relieved, Lilian bolted from the office.

Only Stephanie Giovanni and Jackson Hodge were left.

Alone with Stephanie, Jackson pulled out a cigarette. Finding no ashtray on the table, he shoved it back.

“Miss. Giovanni,” he demanded bluntly, “what’s your relationship with Mr. Giovanni?”

“What do

you

think?”

the

locked. Stephanie’s eyes were full

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was a linle flustered by her

with Lilian shouldn’t poison my business with

Nor will it sway his

“Is that so?”

so angry because of me. As for Lilian, you

was clear:

parading her here!

face alone grated

partnership

he deemed Jackson valuable, their collaboration would proceed, untouched by

her piece. Whether Jackson secured the deal depended solely

personal grudge could outweigh huge profit in Sebastian’s

Sebastian’s bond ran deeper than mere business.

As for Lilian…

her. Appreciate your

preparing

mouth as if to

love child now, Lilian would just

her

one hard

Jackson caught

thinking–if Lilian’s serious about Tyler, marriage talks should begin.”

Hodge

was really involved, they would definitely investigate the other

his face

opposed Lilian’s entanglement with

Stephanie bring this up

too young for marriage”

fathom it. Given Stephanie’s feud with

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M

Out of the question.

hand the Ashford family

mine was controlled,

Let alone now

Hodge, are you letting your sister run wild? Be careful, that’s a double–edged

words carried layered

a curt nod, and left,

departed,

take you to lunch. Be

me,” Stephanie disclosed without reserve,

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