Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 331

The word “reward” was heavily emphasized by Lorenzo, carrying an undertone that could easily be perceived as Sortation Unfortunately. Ella, still bewildered, remained oblivious to it

Ella asked, “You want a reward?

She thought, 1 only asked Stefi for assistance. Stefi must have contacted Mr. Giovanni, and Mr. Giovanná told Loems Lorenzo is demanding a reward from me and trying to keep the money for himself?

Is Mr. Giovanni aware of this?‘ Ella murmured softly.

She thought. This is not exactly a commendable behavior, if it reaches Mr. Giovanni’s ears, Lorenzo will sndosberly tod himself in dire straits. And yet, he is daring enough to present such a demand

Lorenzo scoffed lightly. “Are you threatening me?”

“No, I’m not.” Ella hastily shook her head, thinking to herself, Threaten you? I’m not seeking my own demise. If you implicate me as an informant, even Stefi won’t be able to protect me.

Words eluded her, leading her to lower her head in despair. Lorenzo observed her demeanor and smirked

Ella said. “I have no money. Her voice was barely louder than a whisper. She truly was penniless.

Upon fleeing Long Harbor, she had taken nothing with her, and upon finally arriving in Fiorenza, her bag had fallen during the escape. It had certainly been a grim period for her.

Upon hearing her words, the amusement on Lorenzo’s face momentarily froze. Then, with a suggestive undertone, he remarked, “It seems you owe me quite a bit.”

Ella thought, Will I be able to repay such a debt in the future? Given the current situation, whether my mom can survive remains uncertain. If things go awry, upon my return to Long Harbor, I might find myself squarely in debt.

Lorenzo’s reputation was tarnished by me, and yet I sought his help. This, in any light, could be deemed utterly shameless

Lorenzo said, “It doesn’t necessarily have to be repaid in money.”

gaze. “Then what should I use to repay you? I truly have

Their eyes locked, and Ella felt the mischievous glimmer in

that could serve as a reward; when you uncover it,

I meet my mother first?” Her mind was solely preoccupied with thoughts of

with a smile. “No.”

Ella fell silent.

unexpected phone call from Chris. Chris said, “Stefi, I’m in Fiorenza; can

was Chris, she momentarily found herself astounded. She had thought that upon returning to Fiorenza,

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hour ago, I wish to see you.” In that moment, his words, even transmitted through the

Stephanie had never encountered during her time in Long Harbor. However, they made her feel uncomfortable instead of

Stephanie felt a shiver run down her spine at Chris’s words, snapping her wide awake; her drowsiness vanished

his property in Fiorenza. He had intended to reach out to Stephanie, yet upon his arrival, a

rather via Lottic. Lottie, who had raised Stephanie, could be regarded as her mother in every sense.

union would undoubtedly face opposition in Long Harbor. Yet Lottie had proclaimed, “My daughter–in–law has finally grown

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was utterly unprepared for the prominence Stephanie held within the Lucano family. Back in Long Harbor, Chris had thought that her bond with Sebastian

firmly believed that the bond he shared with Stephanie, forged in their upbringing, could never be

Lucano family and being cast out by them, Stephanie would have no choice but to return to

had thought wouldn’t be so easy to overcome, proved otherwise. When Stephanie mentioned her wedding to Sebastian, it hit Chris like a punch, leaving him

gasped, struggling for breath. His surroundings dimmed as a

he had not felt such profound grief. After Stephanie left,

clearly underway.” Indeed, her wedding to Sebastian had been in the works since they were still in

and Giovanni families, no one else is accepting you? Your relationship with Sebastian is unacceptable,