Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 198

The man’s assistant spotted Sebastian and hurried over, whispering urgently into his bow’s ear. The man’s face lit up with a broad, ingratiating smile as he handed off his golf club and strode over, extending his hand.

“Mr. Giovanni, I didn’t expect you to actually show up,” he said, his tone dripping with feigned surprise.

Sebastian could see Stephanie’s discomfort, so he glanced at the outstretched hand but made no move to take it. Instead he got straight to the point, his voice flat and unyielding. “Bernie, you know why I’m here. Lancelot left something here. I want

it

Bernie’s bushy eyebrows shot up, and his smile widened even further, as if he was savoring the moment. His beard twitched with the effort of holding back a laugh.

“Ah, Lancelot,” he drawled, the name rolling off his tongue like a joke. “Mr. Giovanni, let’s discuss this calmly, shall we?

The word “discuss hung in the air, a clear signal to Sebastian that this wouldn’t be a simple handover

Bernie gestured to a nearby sofa, and as they settled in, a statuesque woman with long legs slid gracefully into Bernie’s lap. Her presence seemed almost rehearsed. Bernie’s tanned hand immediately found its way to her waist, his fingers tracing lazy

circles.

The assistant, ever the dutiful lackey, handed Bernie a lit cigar. Bernie took a long, slow drag, and then blew a perfect smoke ring in the woman’s direction.

Stephanie, watching the scene unfold, felt a pang of regret. She should have stayed on the plane for a nap.

Sebastian’s eyes narrowed, his gaze hardening. “Alright, what are your terms?” he asked.

Bernie took another drag of his cigar, exhaling slowly. “So, that thing is really important to you, Mr. Giovanni?”

Sebastian remained silent, his expression unreadable. But at this moment, silence spoke volumes, and Bernie took it as confirmation.

Bernie’s smile widened, his gaze shifting to Stephanie. He’d noticed her the moment he turned around. She was small, almost delicate, with a youthful look that hadn’t fully matured yet.

Feeling his eyes on her, Stephanie instinctively edged closer to Sebastian.

hated being surrounded by women. Turns out

paused, wondering, There are plenty of petite girls around, but finding one who really catches your eye isn’t easy. Especially

Giovanni?” Clearly, he had no idea that Stephanie had been raised by Sebastian, assuming she was just another plaything brought along for

in Sebastian’s eyes. But Bernie, too engrossed in his leering appraisal

glanced at

observing, glanced at Macro. He hadn’t expected to find anyone more reckless

himself.

impatience seeping into his voice. “Get to the point. What do

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Chapter 198

with a flick of his cigar, he pointed at Stephanie “How about your fer me were her for a day? You can have whatever you’re after. It’s a fair deal, isn’t

I wish I could kill him right away!

Bernie had was crucial. She clenched her fide

from his waist and placed it next to his wine que The cold, dark muzzle was pointed straight at Bernie. The room seemed to freeze,

bodyguard instinctively reached for his weapon, but Bernie stopped

on her knee–a reassuring weight. His voice, however, ww

Bernie’s face darkened.

I came for. As for your terms…” He paused, his eyes turning colder and boring into Bernie’s. “I

guy’s infamous on Keris Isle for

gave an inch, but Bernie

gun resting in front of Sebastian’s glass and couldn’t help but think, ‘Whoa, that’s just Sebastian–always in

say,” Bernie said and stormed to the door, pushing aside the model clinging to

door, Bernie paused and turned back, looking down at Sebastian like a stern elder. “You’re not the only one who wants that, you know.

important matters. As the head of the Lucano family, you should understand that

walked out, the door slamming behind him. The room was quiet again, and only Sebastian and his crew

Stephanie glanced at him. Sebastian’s face was a little off, like he’d bitten into something sour, so she assumed it

out and tousled

the plane and slept. Or you could tell me what

kind that bubbled up and couldn’t be stopped. “And how are