Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 38

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And not just any banquet. She ringnized this pis**

This place belonged to the Hodge family. One of the most influential fandies in Long Harbor

If she remembered correctly, this year marked Mr. Benjamin Hodge’s Roth Birthday Art patging by the lavish setup, they’d definitely gone all ou

Mr. Giovanni, Mr. Hodge is waiting for you inside, Elliot opened the car door and remindest

Sebastian nodded, then turned to Stephanie. “You hungry?”

Stephanie glanced at the time her phone. “Yeah. A little?

She was the type to eat on schedule, and right now, it was definitely mealtime.

“Alright,” Sebastian’s voice was calm. “Go in and grab something to eat. I’ll be about half an hour meeting with Mr. Horize”

So this wasn’t just about attending a banquet–he was here for business? Stephanie raised her eyebrow

She eyed the crowd flowing into the venue–men in tailored suits, women in dazzling evening gowns.

Then she looked down at her own outfit. A loose, casual blazer and sneakers. “You sure I should just walk in like this?” she asked.

Sebastian casually shrugged. “Is there a problem?”

“Isn’t there?” Stephanie was still hesitated.

Elliot chimed in, deadpan. “No problem.”

Stephanie sighed. If they said so, then she would just follow.

Sebastian turned to Macro, who was sitting in the front seat, still engrossed in his game. “Go with her, he commanded.

Macro barely looked up. “You really that hungry?”

Stéphanie nodded. “The Hodge family’s chef is amazing.”

Macro chuckled, “Seriously?”

He knew Stephanie had been eaten the best food all over Fiorenza, and she was hyped over the Hodge family’s banquet

menu?

a look. Macro sighed, locking

I won’t let her go hungry. Now go

“Stefi’s my sister,

mouth twitched. “Fine, I won’t let your sister go hungry. Happy?”

finally turned to Stephanie. “Alright, let’s go. I’ll take you to

followed him inside, totally out of place among the extravagantly

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Chapter 38

her straight to the desert

eat here. I need to finish this

keep Stephanie orrupted, to four found a seat bearing,

mall cake, took a bite–And right on cor a

“Stefi

She looked up, meeting her gaze,

shimmering under the lights. Meanwhile, Stephanie londont like she’d

Chris bring you here? And… why are you dressed like that?

Chris‘ way of handling the media circus surrounding

was no secret that the Ashford family was under

cake. Before she could respond, a sharp, mocking voice

Thought you’d be hiding under a rock after Mr.

turned to see Lilian approaching, flanked by

always been close to Olivia, and Lilian

left, Lilian had taken every chance to make things difficult for Stephanie. And yet, Lilian always lost.

you even get in?” Lilian approached Stephanie

when do you call the shots

a fake laugh. “Maybe not, but I do

guest list had been carefully curated, and Lilian had

on it.

invite, huh? You just snuck in for free

wearing? Did the engagement cancellation leave you so broke you can’t even

guests, mostly young elites, turned to watch the scene

at Lilian’s aggressively tight dress, which looked like it was one deep

wears is none of your business,” Ella shot back. “Maybe worry about your own outfit

of this, Ella. This is my house, my grandfather’s

calmly set down her dessert plate. Then she met Lilian’s

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