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?

do you think?”

the question

locked. Stephanie’s eyes

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a little flustered

my business with him, he said,

Nor will it sway his

“Is that so”

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

was clear.

parading her here!

face

Jackson’s partnership with Sebastian-

deemed Jackson valuable, their

said her piece. Whether Jackson secured the

could outweigh huge profit

now–Stephanie and Sebastian’s bond ran deeper than

As for Lilian

“Tll discipline her. Appreciate your

rose, preparing to leave.

opened her mouth as if to add

love child now, Lilian would

her

one hard lesson’s

Miss. Giovanni?” Jackson caught her

Tyler, marriage

Hodge

really involved, they would

Jackson heard “marriage,” his face

opposed Lilian’s entanglement with

would Stephanie bring this up

young for marriage”

with the Harts, why

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marriage? Out of the question.

was eroding–why else had the Ashford family taken

controlled, Jackson’s side

Let alone now.

are you letting your sister run wild? Be careful, that’s a double–edged

words carried

frowned, gave a curt nod, and

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he departed, Sebastian called.

you to lunch. Be

came to see me,” Stephanie disclosed without reserve.

Sebastian: “Why?”

collaboration. Sebastian, if he’s

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