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?”

know, about you and Sebastian. I was worried that people

from Long Harbor, she was worried too, but

people she valued thought about her. If Lottie and Beth were against it, then she’d really

Sofia say that Lottie took care of everything, Stephanie

you hear it this morning?” Sebastian

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soon as Stephanie heard about the morning, she remembered that while she was heading downstairs, her mom was on the phone, talking about how she would post something about Stephanie on

say anything bad about Stephanie. Touched, Stephanie nuzzled

gently touched her cheek.

Stephanie nodded. “Yeah”

family had shown her the

received from the Giovanni family and the Lucano family was limitless. That was probably why she’d never called

family, but the Hart

picked it up.

Maxwell’s voice came

moved to end the call. She needed to follow her

seemed to sense her hesitation. “My boss got beaten up again,” he blurted out.

word “again” was practically spat out, dripping with frustration. Sofia’s

to why Maxwell had taken her from the courthouse in the first place–because she had hit Dan and had to compensate. She had accepted that, since she was the one who threw the punch. But

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

“It wasn’t you, but you’re responsible

Who divides responsibility like that? They are either

nutcases.

a deep breath and asked, “Who

hospital and attacked

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

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

can’t take down

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

confronted her earlier, he had even brought serious weapons! Even Richard, who had been at a disadvantage in front of Sebastian before, had managed to land a couple of hits. Given Richard’s temper,

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