Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

Chapter 222

Chapter 222

Chris knuckles whitened as he clenched his fists, his teeth grinding as he fixed his gaze on Sebastian.

He leapt to his feet with a swift motion, eyes blazing with resentment. “What are you doing here?”

The realization that Stephanie was present too suddenly hit him.

Had Stephanie already become so inseparable from this man?”

The formidable pressure radiating from Sebastian was palpable–an extraordinary presence that made Chris wonder.

Was he also trying to get involved in cooperation with the Lucano family? If so, who exactly was he? Contending with Jackson was already a significant challenge.

Chris already dark expression turned thunderous.

Let me make one thing dear he snarled through denched teeth. “Don’t even dream of getting your hands on the Lucano family’s mines

Dealing with Jackson as an opponent has already stretched their resources. Now this audacious newcomer!

He assumed that Stephanie had gotten him into serious trouble.

Had she betrayed the details of Ashford Group’s collaboration with the Lucano family to this man? In that case, it’s bad faith competition

Doubt, once seeded, unfurled its venomous vines through Chris mind.

Despite the fact that he had never once mentioned the Hart family’s mines or the substitution strategy in Stephanie’s

presence

Eliot eyes swept over Chris with barely disguised disdain. “Mr. Ashford, it appears there are numerous matters beyond your comprehension.”

That look seemed to sympathize with him.

a while now, yet Chris reaction suggested a profound ignorance of

situation

the Ashford Group was really

Ashford entrust the company to such

Elliot

as his gaze traveled from Elliot to Sebastian

dearly couldn’t fathom why these

all, he had firmly concluded that they both had relationship with

eyes darted between Sebastian

albed? His mind scrambled for answers, but

Elliot stepped forward. “Mr. Giovanni, it appears old Mr. Ashford isn’t

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froze for

observed Elliot reverential demeanor toward Sebastian, a bad feeling came over him.

cast him a cold glance but said

then, Fred–who had stepped away to answer a call–returned and took in the

surprise flickered across his

quickly, he approached with a blend of courtesy.

recognized Sebastian instantly.

the Lucano family,

years had stripped away the last vestiges of

composure.

eager for a personal meeting during this period, but had held back, believing

wanted to see how Chris

foolish son had wasted his energies on romantic

Ashford extended his hand