Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 38

When the rar reted in a stop. Beeplante finally tired where bastion had toh her ban

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?

look. Macro sighed, locking his phone.

sister. I won’t let her go hungry. Now go

expression turned cold. “Stefi’s my sister, not

“Fine, I won’t let your sister go hungry.

Sebastian walked off, Macro finally turned to Stephanie. “Alright, let’s go. I’ll take you to get some food.”

out of place among the extravagantly

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led her straight to the desert

eat here. I need to finish this

sure the dessert spread was massive –enough to keep Stephanie

mall cake, took a bite–And right on cor a familiar voice called ou

“Stefi

was Ella. She looked up, meeting

a black, low–cut gown, shimmering under the lights. Meanwhile, Stephanie londont like she’d just wandered in

come with? Did Chris bring you here? And… why are you dressed

handling the media circus surrounding their called–off engagement

was no secret that the Ashford family was under

swallowed her cake. Before she could respond, a sharp, mocking voice cut through

it is. Thought you’d be hiding under a

Ella turned to see Lilian approaching, flanked by two unfamiliar

been close to Olivia, and Lilian was

make things difficult for

get in?” Lilian approached Stephanie and sneered.

her. “Since when do you call the

let out a fake laugh. “Maybe not, but

guest list had been carefully curated, and Lilian had personally made sure Stephanie’s name wasn’t

on it.

just snuck in for free food?” Lilian scoffed, her tone

the engagement cancellation leave you so broke you can’t even afford a

young elites, turned to watch the

aggressively tight dress, which looked like it was one deep breath away from

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

Ella. This is my house, my grandfather’s birthday.

her dessert plate. Then she met Lilian’s gaze. “You sure about that?”

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