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 were full of smiles.

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flustered by her

business with him, he said,

it sway

“Is that so”

be so angry because of me. As for Lilian,

was

her here!

Seeing Lilian’s face

for Jackson’s partnership

prioritized Sebastian’s interests. If he deemed Jackson valuable, their collaboration

Whether Jackson secured the

no personal grudge could outweigh huge profit in Sebastian’s

now–Stephanie and Sebastian’s bond ran deeper

As for Lilian

her. Appreciate your patience.

rose, preparing

turned, Stephanie opened her mouth as if to add something,

would just accuse

her instead

hard

Giovanni?” Jackson

serious about Tyler, marriage talks

was Hodge family.

was really involved, they would definitely investigate the other

“marriage,” his face darkened… He

Lilian’s

would Stephanie bring

young

it. Given Stephanie’s feud with the Harts,

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Chapter 501

Out of the question.

the Ashford family taken such a hard

the mine was controlled, Jackson’s side

Let alone now.

letting your sister run wild? Be careful, that’s a

words carried layered

frowned, gave a curt nod,

50%

he departed, Sebastian

to

to see me,” Stephanie disclosed without reserve.

Sebastian: “Why?”

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

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