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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 question back.

Stephanie’s eyes were full of smiles.

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was a linle flustered by

Lilian shouldn’t poison my business with

Nor will it

“Is that so?”

told him that he didn’t need to be so angry because of me. As for Lilian, you should really

message was

parading her here!

face alone grated

Jackson’s partnership with Sebastian-

their collaboration

said her piece. Whether Jackson secured the deal depended solely on Sebastian’s calculus.

trusted this: no personal grudge could outweigh huge profit in

Sebastian’s bond ran deeper than mere business.

As for Lilian…

nodded. “I’ll discipline her. Appreciate your patience.”

rose, preparing to

if to add something, then thought better

expose Tyler’s secret love child now, Lilian would just accuse me of

her instead of

one hard lesson’s

else, Miss. Giovanni?” Jackson caught her

serious about Tyler, marriage talks

was Hodge

they would definitely investigate the other party thoroughly.

moment Jackson heard “marriage,” his face darkened… He despised the Harts.

always opposed Lilian’s entanglement

would Stephanie bring this up

too young

Given Stephanie’s feud with the

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marriage? Out of the question.

was eroding why cdse hand the Ashford family taken such a hard line against Olesia fecently

mine was controlled, Jackson’s side

Let alone now

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

carried layered

gave a curt nod,

he departed, Sebastian

take you to lunch.

came to see me,” Stephanie disclosed without

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