Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 182

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Richard was drained from evading Sebastian’s chase, having used up every ounce of his energy. After a full day on the run, he finally made it back to Valdusso in Paginara.

He grabbed the coat from his subordinate and tossed it to Stephanie. “Put this on,” he said. When he’d pulled her out, she was still in her loungewear, which had gotten all wrinkled during the escape.

Stephanie gave him a glare that could’ve melted steel.

Richard rolled his eyes. “Who do you think you’re messing with? I’m not gonna baby you like Sebastian does. Put it on, now.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Stephanie grabbed the coat and threw it over his head, covering him completely.

In the dark, Richard yanked off his coat, frustration twisting his face. “Damn it,” he said, shaking it out. “With that attitude, you must’ve gotten into big trouble in Long Harbor.”

While most people knew how to handle trouble, Stephanie’s stubbornness could easily annoy others, making them blame her for everything just to give her a hard time.

“Why do you care?” Stephanie demanded, her voice tinged with frustration. “Just give me my phone back.” She’d been dying to call Sebastian all day, but she didn’t have her phone.

Richard looked at her, his face serious. “You’re asking me for your phone?”

“Who else would I ask?” Stephanie snapped, clearly upset.

“Did you bring your phone?” Richard asked.

Stephanie’s face froze. A memory flashed through her mind of smashing her phone earlier. She realized she’d really left it behind.

“Remember now?” Richard said, his tone carrying a hint of amusement.

“Then why didn’t you pick it up for me?” she shot back.

Richard was momentarily speechless by her logic. “If I’d been a second slower, Sebastian would’ve caught me. And you want me to pick up your phone? Stephanie, what are you thinking? Has Sebastian spoiled you so much that you’re being so willful?”

“Yeah, I’m willful. So what? If you’re annoyed, why don’t you just send me back?” Stephanie said, her voice dripping with attitude.

Richard’s eyes narrowed. He knew Stephanie was trying to provoke him, hoping he’d give in and send her back. “Hmph, keep dreaming,” he grumbled.

“Fine, fine,” Stephanie said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. She said it twice, making Richard’s irritation spike.

had spoiled her rotten, and it was driving him up the wall. “Look, don’t push it,” he warned, his tone edged

years, and I’m not in the mood to deal with

get Stephanie away from Sebastian. Every night, he barely got an hour of sleep. Now that he was finally back in Paginara, all

shower, Richard lay down, exhausted. But just as he was about to

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window. There he sew Scaphumin, sending in the yard with a ge

they ruhed

and hurried over, calling out, “Mr.

and clear. He squinted at Stephanie

gas leak was the cane. No

mean it, you know. I just wanted to make some

the poor soul stuck

Stephanie, so furious that he pulled out a gum and pined it aber forécé “Are you seriously trying to throw your life away

hands were wrapped too. He saw Stephanie’s eyes darting arond studying him, and he snapped, “What are

to bite first, Stephanie said, her teeth clenched like she was ready to

him this far. He dropped the gun he was holding, afraid i might go

chin. “Don’t push me any further, he growled. His fury was uncontrollable, driven by

bit down on his wrist.

arm back. “Are you some kind of animal?”

high alert, bracing for her inevitable retaliation. But in a moment of lapse, she still managed to bite him. This time, Stephanie’s frustration had built up, and

stunned into silence as Stephanie spat

stared at the bloody mess, then at his bleeding wrist, his

gritted teeth, “I’m gonna knock out your teeth one by one.” He felt like he’d be a pushover if he didn’t teach her

then, Richard’s phone buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out,

their phones,

had just switched his phone back on, and the call came through. As he thought about how much Sebastian cared for Stephanie and what they’d done in Long

glanced sharply at Stephanie before answering the call. “Sebastian, have you thought this through? Is

voice was steady. “If she loses even a hair, Richard, Valentina’s

some skin. “You think you can use Valentina to

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own sister. Can’t believe how ruthless people. could be. Looks like the Hart family isn’t