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

he turned to Sebastian. “Your sister is my sister. I won’t let her go

expression turned cold. “Stefi’s my sister,

“Fine, I won’t let your sister go

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

of

1/3

Chapter 38

her straight to

I need to finish this match” said

–enough to keep Stephanie orrupted, to four found

a bite–And

“Stefi

She looked

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

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

figured this was Chris‘ way of handling the media circus surrounding their called–off

family was

a sharp, mocking

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

to see Lilian approaching,

darkened. She knew Lilian had always been close to Olivia, and Lilian was also

taken every chance to make things

even get in?” Lilian approached Stephanie and sneered.

behind her. “Since when do you call the shots

a fake laugh. “Maybe not, but I do know she wasn’t

guest list had been carefully curated, and Lilian had personally

on it.

huh? You just snuck in for free food?” Lilian scoffed,

what are you wearing? Did the engagement cancellation leave

young elites, turned to watch the scene unfold, clearly

clenched her fists. She shot a pointed glance at Lilian’s aggressively tight dress, which looked like it was one deep breath away from

is none of your business,” Ella shot back.

Ella. This is my house, my grandfather’s birthday. If you wanna side with Stephanie, then

calmly set down her dessert plate. Then she met Lilian’s gaze. “You sure about

2/3

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255