Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 317

Chapter 317

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In the cozy café, Sebastian led Stephanie inside. There, they found Michael, his fingers deftly handling the elegant coffee brewing set Stephanie had brought him. His face was lit up with a smile that spoke volumes.

Stephanie glanced at Sebastian, and he let out a soft, knowing chuckle. “So stubborn,” he murmured.

Earlier, Stephanie had told Sebastian over the phone that Michael seemed unhappy with the gift. But seeing him now, the accusation felt absurd. This was hardly the face of a man displeased.

Sebastian cleared his throat awkwardly, drawing Michael’s attention. The moment Michael saw Stephanie, his smile faded, and he put down the coffee set with a huff.

He said, “Don’t think that just because you brought me this little trinket, I’m going to forgive you for disappearing for three years. Do you have any idea what three years means? It’s not something you can just brush off.”

Stephanie’s lips pursed in a pout. Just moments ago, Michael had seemed fine, and now he was suddenly acting like this. She protested, “But didn’t you just say it was okay?”

Michael snorted, turning away from them. “I only said that to keep Beth from getting upset. But I haven’t forgiven you.”

Stephanie’s eyes twinkled with a mischievous idea. “How about I get you another coffee set? Maybe a bigger one?” She was always one to find a compromise.

Michael’s back remained turned, but his tone softened just a bit.

Stephanie observed the situation and held up three fingers, “Three more? That’s my limit.” She had never bought so many gifts for anyone at once, except for Sebastian. Whether in the past or now, if she saw something suitable for him, she wanted to get it for him.

“Buy it now,” he said.

Stephanie laughed, feeling a wave of relief. She had even saved the store owner’s contact on her phone, ready to place another order. She nodded eagerly. “Deal. I’ll get right on it.”

The tension in the room dissipated, replaced by a warm, familiar ease.

*****

Around noon, they had lunch at Lucano Castle and didn’t leave until after two. Although Beth showed some favoritism between Stephanie and Sofia, she was really nice to Stephanie and gave her lots of good things before they left.

In the car, Sofia sat in the front seat, looking at her phone. “Wow, Mom really does handle everything.”

Stephanie asked, “What did she solve?”

said, “You know, about you and Sebastian. I was worried that people would gossip

she was worried too, but after seeing Lottie and

matter to her. She only cared about what the people she valued thought about her. If Lottie and Beth were against it,

took care of everything, Stephanie instinctively asked,

you hear it this morning?” Sebastian gently

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was heading downstairs, her mom was on the phone, talking about how she would post something about Stephanie on her social media.

would dare say

her cheek. “What? Are you

Stephanie nodded. “Yeah”

Hart family had shown her the cold indifference of blood relations- they were family, yet

family was limitless. That was probably why she’d never called Catlin “Mom” or addressed Tyler as her brother while in Long

Lottie were her family, but the Hart

picked it

me.” Maxwell’s voice came

call. She needed to follow her brother’s advice and stay away

her hesitation. “My boss

practically spat out, dripping with frustration. Sofia’s eyes widened in shock. Stephanie and

courthouse in the first place–because she had hit Dan and had to compensate. She had accepted

want me to pay again? Let me be clear, if someone else

tone turned colder. “It wasn’t you, but you’re responsible

blank. What kind of logic is this? Who divides responsibility like that?

nutcases.

breath and asked,

came to the hospital and attacked our boss.” Maxwell’s

surprised. Her mind reeled. ‘Oh wow! This news is kind of unexpected. But hey, isn’t this

trouble. This was Fiorenza, after all. No matter what status Dan had in Sandara, Richard was the

outsider can’t take down the local leader. He totally deserved

and given how vengeful he is, he’s definitely going after you. Honestly,

at a disadvantage in front of Sebastian before, had managed to land a couple of hits.

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