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?

shot Macro a look. Macro sighed, locking his

sister is my sister. I won’t let her go hungry. Now go handle your business.”

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

let your sister go hungry.

walked off, Macro finally turned to Stephanie. “Alright,

out of place

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Chapter 38

Macro, unbothered, led her straight

I need to

sure the dessert spread was massive –enough to keep Stephanie orrupted, to four found a

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

“Stefi

was Ella. She looked up,

Meanwhile, Stephanie londont like she’d just wandered in from a coffee shop.

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

figured this was Chris‘ way of handling the media

reasonable. It was no secret that the Ashford family was under fire, and by now, Olivia was probably taking most

cake. Before she could respond, a sharp, mocking

well, look who it is. Thought you’d be hiding under a

Lilian approaching, flanked by two unfamiliar girls.

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

make things difficult for

you even get in?” Lilian approached Stephanie and

Stephanie behind her. “Since when do you call the

let out a fake laugh. “Maybe not, but I do

guest list had been carefully curated, and Lilian had personally

on it.

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

wearing? Did the engagement cancellation leave you

nearby guests, mostly young elites, turned to watch the scene

She shot a pointed glance at Lilian’s aggressively tight dress,

your business,” Ella shot back.

out of this, Ella. This is my house, my grandfather’s birthday. If you wanna side with Stephanie, then you can leave too.”

Then she met Lilian’s gaze. “You sure about

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