Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 200

Stephanie kept glaring at him, her eyes blazing with defiance.

Richard tapped her forehead lightly with his knuckles. “Have I been too lenient with you before?”

‘He’s got some nerve, she thought, her anger boiling over. ‘He’s the one without a shred of decency

Richard’s voice was a low, menacing command. “Talk.”

Stephanie’s lips pursed into a tight line, her eyes flickering with irritation.

One glance at her expression told Richard she was thinking of sinking her teeth into him again.

They’d grown up together, but he’d never realized how sharp her teeth were. The marks on his neck and hand were still fresh, and there was even an indentation on his wrist.

“I said, talk,” Richard growled, his grip tightening. “Are you deaf?”

But Stephanie’s eyes were a challenge, almost mocking him. His threats seemed to bounce off her, only fueling her own defiance. She could see his anger simmering, and it only made her curse him inwardly.

‘Damn it, Richard muttered inwardly, ‘If you’ve got something to say, say it to my face. He then said with anger, tapping her head with the butt of his gun, “Have you heard me? I said, talk to me.”

Stephanie’s patience snapped. “What do you want me to say?” she snapped back, wondering what on earth he wanted to

hear.

Richard’s eyes flashed with anger. “Didn’t I tell you what it is?”

Stephanie rolled her eyes, feeling a mix of ang

and disbelief. ‘He’s seriously out of his mind,’ she thought.

Her eyes were darting around, and Richard could tell she was cursing him in her head again. He was so pissed off that he grabbed her by the throat. “Tell me,” he snapped, his voice low and tight. “What the hell are you thinking?”

“I think you’re a bit off your rocker,” she said.

Richard’s eyes narrowed. Clearly, she was seriously pushing it. He warned, his tone low and menacing, “Think I won’t snap your neck right here?”

“Then you’d better be ready to go down with me,” Stephanie shot back. She wasn’t afraid of him–or death. In fact, Richard was the one who feared it more. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been hiding all these years, running off to Paginara like a coward.

She remembered a lesson Sofia had taught her years ago: In a dangerous situation, fear of death leads to a loss of composure and reluctance to take risks. If enemies perceive this fear, they have already gained the upper hand.

“Great,” Richard said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “You’re brave. Now tell me, did Bernie hand it over to your dear brother?” He emphasized the word “brother,” as if trying to remind her of her once connection to Sebastian.

Stephanie’s glare was unyielding. “I don’t know,” she said.

Richard wasn’t buying it. “You and Sebastian are inseparable. How could you not know?”

really don’t know,” Stephanie

on her neck tightened again, and for a moment, he actually thought about

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just as the tension between them reached a breaking point, there was a knock on the

moment, Stephanie’s voice pierced

a hand over her mouth, his eyes blazing with fury.

but just as suddenly, a voice from outside the door

the voice, she gradually relaxed. Richard’s hand slipped away from her mouth, but he made a half–hearted motion as if

striking her, Richard yanked her

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in, and his eyes widened in shock at the sight of Stephanie. “How is she here? Are you out of your mind?

thought was how close he’d come to running himself ragged. This was Sebastian’s territory, and Sebastian was on the cruise.

shot Theodore a glare. “You’re

is crazy. Why mess with Stephanie right under Sebastian’s nose? Last time at Shallow Bay, we managed to get

“I’m not as fearless as you. You don’t even care about your own life. Why aren’t you running? What are you even waiting for

even think

gaze fell on Theodore. “Do I really have to

send her back. Listen, it’s

love rivals would say Before Richard could kick Theodore out, Stephanie jumped up, her face flushed with anger. “I’m telling you all,

turned to look at her,

and stepped forward. “You little brat, we haven’t settled the score about the dog

didn’t it break? You should’ve got

still not enough? Now you want to get Richard killed too? If Sebastian finds out you’re with

into his arms on purpose,” Stephanie retorted, not a pushover at all. “If anyone

Theodore was furious.

him by the back of his collar,

door slammed shut with a bang, leaving Stephanie and Richard alone

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her neck. His entire body tensed

without thinking twice?

Richard’s anger surged, and he grabbed her roughly, dragging

are you doing? Let go of me, you jerk!” Stephanie fought back with everything she had, clawing at his hands

cold porcelain jarring against her back. He pointed the showerhead at her, ready to

you jerk!

on the shower, dousing her in cold water. His rough fingers scrubbed at the marks on her neck, as

lunged for the showerhead, yanked it from his grasp, and with all her strength, slammed it onto

the impact, the pain sharp and intense. He gritted his teeth, his eyes narrowing. “You

woman…

over the years. His head throbbed as if she’d hit him with a hammer. She was ruthless, trying