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.”

“Then what should I use to repay you? I truly

Their eyes locked, and Ella felt the mischievous glimmer in his gaze, although she could

serve as a reward; when you uncover it, you’ll be allowed to see

first?” Her mind was

her with

Ella fell silent.

drift into slumber, she was roused by an unexpected phone call from Chris. Chris said, “Stefi, I’m in Fiorenza; can we meet?”

realizing it was Chris, she momentarily found herself astounded. She had thought that upon returning to Fiorenza, their paths would no longer cross.

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see you.” In that moment, his words, even transmitted through the distance, were imbued with warmth.

affections were ones Stephanie had never encountered during her time in Long Harbor.

her wide awake; her drowsiness vanished completely. She sat upright, chuckling lightly as

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

Fiorenza, not through Sebastian, but rather via Lottic.

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

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had thought that her bond with Sebastian would lead to a

with Stephanie, forged in their upbringing, could never be surpassed by

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

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

breath. His surroundings dimmed as a deep ache settled within him, something he had never experienced

departure from Long Harbor, he had not felt such profound grief. After Stephanie

to Sebastian

challenged, “Are you aware that aside from the Lucano and Giovanni families, no one else is accepting you? Your relationship with Sebastian is unacceptable, no matter the