Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

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

volleyed the question back.

locked. Stephanie’s eyes were

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little flustered

my business with him, he said, palms upturned.

Nor will it sway

“Is that so”

didn’t need to be so angry because of me. As for Lilian, you should really discipline

message was clear.

parading her

Seeing Lilian’s face

for Jackson’s partnership

their collaboration would

secured the deal depended solely on

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

bond ran deeper than mere

As for Lilian

discipline her. Appreciate

preparing

mouth as if to

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

her instead of me.

hard

Giovanni?” Jackson caught her hesitation.

serious about Tyler, marriage talks

was Hodge

they would definitely investigate

his face darkened… He despised

opposed Lilian’s entanglement with Tyler.

bring this up now?

too young for marriage”

Given Stephanie’s feud with the Harts, why suggest a

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Chapter 501

Out of

eroding–why else had the Ashford family taken such a hard

controlled, Jackson’s side

Let alone now.

Hodge, are you letting your sister run wild? Be

words carried

gave a curt

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he departed, Sebastian

take you to lunch.

came to see me,” Stephanie disclosed without reserve.

Sebastian: “Why?”

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