Chapter 50

Chapter 50

Yes,

she does need it at all.

Otherwise, why would she dare to be so arrogant and completely ignore the Hart family’s warning!

Lilian

Jackson’s growled warning snapped her back to reality.

Her eyes met Stephanie’s, the humiliation so thick it choked her.

Right then, as Lilian stood paralyzed–unsure if she’d even get Stephanie’s forgiveness today—

Stephanie struck first: “Mr. Hodge, why force your sister through this charade?”

“Dragging out an insincere apology just to want forgiveness from me… Tell me, should I grant it?”

She paused, theatrically tom.

Refusing would seem petty, her pause implied.

But granting it? Does this look like remorse?

With one question, she dumped the entire burden onto Jackson.

Jackson’s chest heaved.

He glared at Lilian. “Get out.”

He wasn’t fooled. Stephanie would never forgive Lilian-

Not after years of her colluding with Olivia to torment Stephanie. Last night’s incident? A mere drop in the ocean.

Jackson had ignored far worse in the past.

Now, with Sebastian’s intervention, forgiveness hinged solely on Stephanie’s whims.

She held that privilege.

Yet Lilian, oblivious as ever, had still….

Jackson shot her a venomous look.

Relieved, Lilian bolted from the office.

Only S

Stephanie Giovanni and Jackson Hodge were left.

Alone with Stephanie, Jackson pulled out a cigarette. Finding no ashtray on the table, he shoved it back.

“Miss. Giovanni,” he demanded bluntly, “what’s your relationship with Mr. Giovanni?

you

the question back.

gazes locked. Stephanie’s eyes

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a little flustered by her smile.

feud with Lilian shouldn’t poison my business

Nor will it sway his

“Is that so”

be so angry because of me. As for

message was clear.

parading her here!

face

Jackson’s partnership with

prioritized Sebastian’s interests. If he deemed Jackson valuable, their collaboration would proceed, untouched by her personal

Jackson secured the deal depended solely on

trusted this: no personal grudge could outweigh huge profit in Sebastian’s

and Sebastian’s bond ran deeper than mere

As for Lilian

“Tll discipline her. Appreciate your

preparing to leave.

mouth as if to add

love child now, Lilian would just accuse me of stirring

life teach her instead of me.

hard

Jackson caught her hesitation.

Tyler, marriage

was Hodge

was really involved, they would definitely investigate the other

his face darkened… He despised the

opposed Lilian’s

bring this

young for marriage”

with the Harts,

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marriage? Out of

was eroding–why else had the Ashford family

mine was controlled, Jackson’s side had

Let alone now.

sister run wild?

carried

gave a curt nod, and

50%

departed, Sebastian

to lunch.

me,” Stephanie disclosed without

Sebastian: “Why?”

collaboration. Sebastian, if he’s a lucrative partner, don’t let my

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