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

volleyed the

eyes were full

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was a little flustered by

Lilian shouldn’t poison my business with

it

“Is that so”

need to be so angry because of

was clear.

her

Seeing Lilian’s face alone grated her nerves.

Jackson’s partnership with

their collaboration would proceed, untouched

Jackson secured the deal depended

grudge could outweigh huge profit

Sebastian’s bond ran deeper

As for Lilian

discipline her. Appreciate

preparing

her mouth as if to add something, then

love child now, Lilian would just accuse me of stirring drama.

her

hard lesson’s enough!

else, Miss. Giovanni?” Jackson caught

about Tyler,

Hodge

marriage was really involved, they would definitely investigate the other

“marriage,” his face

always opposed Lilian’s entanglement with

Stephanie bring

young for

Given Stephanie’s feud with

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of the question.

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

controlled, Jackson’s side

Let alone now.

run wild? Be careful,

words carried layered

frowned, gave a curt nod, and left.

50%

moment he departed,

take you to lunch.

me,” Stephanie

Sebastian: “Why?”

to stay out of your collaboration. Sebastian, if he’s a lucrative partner, don’t let my issues interfere. Business is

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