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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?”

volleyed the

Stephanie’s eyes were full

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a linle flustered by her

feud with Lilian shouldn’t poison my business with him, he

will it sway his decisions.”

“Is that so?”

didn’t need to be so angry because

was clear:

parading her here!

face alone grated her

partnership

Jackson valuable, their collaboration

her piece. Whether Jackson secured the deal

personal grudge could outweigh huge profit

Sebastian’s bond ran

As for Lilian…

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

preparing to leave.

her mouth as if

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

her

hard

else, Miss. Giovanni?” Jackson caught her hesitation.

thinking–if Lilian’s serious about Tyler, marriage

was Hodge

would definitely investigate

face darkened… He despised

Lilian’s

bring this up

young

feud with the Harts, why suggest a Hart–Hodge marriage?

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marriage? Out of the question.

the Ashford family taken such a hard

mine was controlled, Jackson’s side

Let alone now

sister run wild? Be careful, that’s a

carried layered

gave a curt nod, and

departed, Sebastian

you to lunch. Be

me,” Stephanie disclosed

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