Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 183

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The villa had been wrecked by Stephanie’s gas accident. The kitchen on the first floor, and even the living room, was almost unrecognizable. Richard had taken her to another manor.

Stephanie was impossible to deal with, and Richard had no choice but to keep an eye on her.

When Stephanie finally dragged herself out of the shower, exhausted from the chaos, all she wanted was to sleep. But instead, she found Richard sitting on the bed, holding a book.

Stephanie’s face twitched. “What do you want?” she asked.

Richard sighed. “What do you think? I’m watching you myself.” He shook his head. She was trouble, and he was afraid she’d blow through every property he owned.

Stephanie glanced around the room. There was a couch, but it looked cramped. ‘Is he seriously suggesting I sleep on that? He’s being so unreasonable,‘ she thought.

“Why are you just standing there?” Richard said, his tone impatient. “Get in bed. Aren’t you tired?”

Stephanie’s eyes widened. “What?” she said, incredulous. “Sleep in the same bed with you?”

Richard shrugged. “Consider it a little bonus for you,” he said with a smirk.

“Wow, thanks,” Stephanie replied, her voice dripping with sarcasm. She didn’t want this “bonus” at all.

“You leave, and I won’t make a fuss, okay?” she said, trying to find a way out. “Just give me some space.”

Richard chuckled. “If you’d been this cooperative from the start, we wouldn’t have had so many problems.*

Stephanie was speechless. ‘Who could stay calm when they were kidnapped? No way,‘ she grumbled in her mind.

Richard chuckled again. “Too bad it’s too late now. I don’t trust you.”

Stephanie’s face burned with anger. She clenched her teeth and shot Richard a glare.

Richard watched her for a moment, then pulled back the blanket, got out of bed, and walked straight toward her.

Stephanie instinctively stepped back, but in the next instant, Richard grabbed her pajama collar with a rough hand. There was a tearing sound as the silk ripped and a button flew off.

Stephanie’s eyes blazed. “Richard, you jerk! I’m gonna tear you apart!”

her down with a quick, firm motion as

said, her voice

he held a knife close to her neck. The blade was cold, a silent

bite she’d left. “You’re threatening me?” she said, her voice tinged with

against the wall, and Stephanie winced as her back hit it hard. Her face twisted in pain, and for a second, Richard thought she might lash out.

fingers brushing the spot on her neck where Sebastian had

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really with Sebastian now?” he asked, his voice low and quiet. The rumors from Long

it have to do with you?” Stephanie shot back,

eyes cold and piercing as he looked down

shiver run down her spine. She’d been defiant moments ago, but now his gaze made her feel uneasy. “Why are you

no space to move, Stephanie tried to back away, but her back was already against the wall. “What

leaned in, his breath warm against her ear. “Do you remember what I told you before you left Fiorenza?” His voice was deep,

she saw Richard’s face smeared with blood. She hadn’t known what had happened to him or why he

told her, “Remember, you’re my fiancée. Leaving Fiorenza is good for you right now, and I’ll

streaming

position. She couldn’t afford to make things worse for Sebastian, so she had

warning, Stephanie looked

the back of her head. “Looks like you’ve totally ignored my words. Or did you forget the important

part?” she growled.

her neck, his eyes blazing with fury.

you kidding yourself?” she snapped. Richard’s grip tightened,

for his stomach, aiming to pinch him, but his abs were rock–hard.

glanced down at her hand, his eyes turning cold. Then he let out a quiet chuckle.

trying to end my future? Or do you want to be a widow for life?” Stephanie’s kick

free and backed away, eyeing Richard warily. Richard bent over, catching his breath. and gave