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

is my sister. I won’t let her

turned cold. “Stefi’s my

I won’t let your sister go hungry. Happy?”

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

followed him inside, totally out of place among

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her straight

can eat here. I need to finish

massive –enough to keep Stephanie orrupted, to four found a

a bite–And right on

“Stefi

Ella. She looked up, meeting

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

you dressed like that? Ella questioned, her eyes fickend

Chris‘ way of handling the media circus surrounding their

no secret that the Ashford family was under

swallowed her cake. Before she could respond, a sharp,

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

Ella turned to see Lilian

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

had taken every chance to make things difficult for Stephanie. And yet,

even get in?” Lilian approached Stephanie and sneered. “Got an

her. “Since when do you call the shots around

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

wrong. The guest list had been carefully curated, and Lilian

on it.

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

leave you so

young elites, turned to watch the scene unfold, clearly entertained.

tight dress, which looked like it was one deep

shot back. “Maybe worry about your own

my grandfather’s birthday.

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

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