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 think?”

the

eyes

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flustered by her smile.

my business with him, he said,

it

“Is that so”

to be so angry because of me. As for Lilian, you should

was

her here!

Seeing Lilian’s face

partnership with

valuable, their collaboration would proceed,

said her piece. Whether Jackson secured the deal depended solely on Sebastian’s

no personal grudge could outweigh huge profit in

understood now–Stephanie and Sebastian’s bond ran

As for Lilian

“Tll discipline her. Appreciate your patience.

preparing to leave.

her mouth as if to add something, then thought better of

now, Lilian would just accuse me of stirring drama. Stephanie thought.

life teach her instead of

hard

Miss. Giovanni?” Jackson caught

Lilian’s serious about Tyler, marriage talks

Hodge

they would definitely investigate the other party thoroughly.

his face darkened… He

Lilian’s entanglement

Stephanie bring this

too young for marriage”

couldn’t fathom it. Given Stephanie’s feud with the Harts, why

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of the question.

last foothold was eroding–why else had the Ashford family taken such a hard line against Olivia

was controlled, Jackson’s side had dismissed

Let alone now.

Mr. Hodge, are you letting your sister run wild?

words carried layered meaning.

curt nod, and left.

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departed, Sebastian

take you to

came to see me,” Stephanie

Sebastian: “Why?”

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

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