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?

Macro a look. Macro sighed, locking his

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

cold. “Stefi’s my sister,

mouth twitched. “Fine, I won’t let

“Alright, let’s go. I’ll take you

out of place among

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Chapter 38

her straight

eat here. I need to finish this match”

was massive –enough to keep Stephanie orrupted, to four found a seat bearing,

cake, took a bite–And right

“Stefi

was Ella. She looked up, meeting

lights. Meanwhile, Stephanie londont like she’d

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

figured this was Chris‘ way of handling the media circus

the Ashford family was under fire, and by now, Olivia was probably taking most of the heat.

Before she could respond, a sharp, mocking voice

hiding

and Ella turned to see Lilian approaching, flanked by two unfamiliar

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

taken every chance to make things difficult

in?” Lilian approached Stephanie and sneered. “Got

“Since when do you call the

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

The guest list had been carefully curated, and Lilian

on it.

You just snuck in for free food?”

engagement cancellation leave you so broke you can’t even

to watch the scene

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

Ella shot

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

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

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