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 back.

gazes locked. Stephanie’s eyes were full

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was a little flustered

poison my business

it

“Is that so”

he didn’t need to be so angry because

was clear.

her here!

Lilian’s face alone

partnership with Sebastian-

their collaboration would

secured the deal depended solely on

this: no personal grudge could outweigh huge profit

bond ran deeper than

As for Lilian

“Tll discipline her.

preparing

mouth as if to add something, then thought better of it.

Lilian would just accuse me of stirring drama.

life teach her instead

one hard lesson’s enough!

Jackson caught her

serious about Tyler,

was Hodge family.

they would definitely

heard “marriage,” his face darkened… He

always opposed Lilian’s entanglement with

Stephanie bring

young

feud with the Harts, why

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marriage? Out of the

foothold was eroding–why else had the Ashford

when the mine was controlled, Jackson’s side

Let alone now.

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

carried layered

frowned, gave a curt nod, and left.

50%

he departed,

take you to

Jackson came to see me,” Stephanie disclosed

Sebastian: “Why?”

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

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