Chapter 717

Look at Stephanie, who was in the land of high rollers and designer clutches, where image and poise are top-tier, there's an aura of superiority that creates an almost impenetrable circle. It's the kind of vibe that commands respect and keeps the common folk at arm's length.

Then there's Zola. She just couldn't hold a candle to them. She was even less impressive than average Joe, exuding an unmistakable air of ordinariness that reeked of small-town charm, totally unrefined.

But at least her face was something to look at.

After everyone had left, Hank took the keys from Stephanie to park the car properly.

Stephanie knew Hank didn't have a driver's license, but she trusted him. After all, back when he worked at the bar, valet parking was his gig.

Once the car was safely tucked away, Hank strolled back and handed the keys back to her,, "Stephanie, I've got a gig at the company, I need to go."

Stephanie raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Forget it. You're coming with me."

"Stephanie, what are you up to?"

She rolled her eyes, "Cut the crap and just come, will you? What, scared I'm gonna sell you off or something?"

a wry smile, "Of course

off the grid for a while, and I can tell it hasn't been great. Hank, you used to banter with me all the time, and now you're acting like a

you've got me all wrong. That's not

you hit rock bottom, you'd rather indenture yourself for ten years than

so much for you? Our last encounter landed you in the hospital, thanks to that whole Aaron Ingram

grand each to cover our medical expenses. Stephanie, do you know that money

up in an orphanage, and Stephanie was

was news to her. She had no idea that Sebastian had actually sent over

brow furrowed as she asked, "Your orphanage director's mother

got seriously ill from

surgery

starving. We almost

few of them."

gasped, "I thought that was a privately funded orphanage that always had sponsors.

the Snider

a long time, and all funding had stopped. Later, only Miss Caroline Snider from the Snider family would occasionally visit. But the money she gave

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