Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 108 Chapter 108 93% +13) Sebastian reached over and pulled Stephanie into his lap, gently rubbing her soft hair. "Not bad, at least you still have a little conscience left." Stephanie's mouth twitched.

His fingers slowly traced along her neck, brushing over the faint red marks. "Damn, that bug must've been really hungry to leave all these bites." Stephanie's mind blanked for a second before instantly overheating.

Her face flushed bright red as she slapped his hand away. "Can you not bring that up?" Sebastian raised a brow. "What? I can't even mention it?" Her face burned even hotter.

Sebastian tilted her chin up, making her meet his eyes. That dark gaze felt like it could pull her right in. Stephanie was already on edge, and now with him looking at her like this, her voice faltered. "Sebastian, you..." "Why's your face so red?" 'Oh my god, is he really gonna keep asking?' Flashes of last night popped into her head, making her heart race. She threw her arms around his neck, buried her face in his shoulder, and mumbled, “Just pretend I have a fever." 'Please, just let it go.' But wait-if he's asking all this, does that mean... He doesn't remember what happened after drinking? That realization instantly soured her mood.

Sebastian reached up to check her temperature. "Having fever? Letsee." Stephanie flinched, her mind instantly jumping to something dirty at the word "see".

She clung to him tighter. "Nope. No fever. I'm fine." "Then why's your face so red?" 'Seriously, can he drop it already?' She quickly changed the subject. "Didn't you say we're going somewhere fun to eat? What is it?" Sebastian chuckled. "You'll see when we get there.” Stephanie pouted. "So mysterious." They chatted casually the rest of the drive, and about thirty minutes later, they arrived.

Before getting out, Stephanie adjusted her scarf, making sure it covered her neck completely.

The last thing she needed was anyone else commenting on those marks.

But then she remembered how both Sebastian and Chris reacted when they saw them. She couldn't help glancing at Sebastian.

1/4 Sat, 8 Mar M Chapter 108 He caught her looking. "What's up?" "Just... Wondering if you've had any women around all these years." If he hadn't, it made sense he wouldn't recognize what those marks meant right away.

Sebastian's expression froze for second before his eyes darkened.

He yanked her closer, pinching her chin between He yanked her closer, pinching her chin between his fingers. "You've got snerve, digging my gossip now?" Stephanie stammered, "I-I'm not! I was just asking... Just curious!" "Just curious, huh?" That smile sent a chill down her spine. She swallowed hard.

"What? Can't I ask?" "Well, what do you hope the answer is? You wantto say yes, no?" Stephanie was momentarily stunned.

93% Why the hell is he askingthat?' This was turning into a total trap. She really dug herself into a hole this time.

Stephanie tried to wriggle free, instinctively wanting to run-but with Sebastian holding her, there was nowhere to go.

Then chis low, teasing voice, with a trace of something... Was he testing her? "So, Stefi, do you wantto have someone, or not?" Stephanie froze.

What was she supposed to say to that? They were so close she could feel his breath against her skin.

Swallowing hard, she stammered, "I, uh..." Right at that moment, his phone started buzzing, saving her from answering.

Sebastian let her go to check the screen, and Stephanie took off like a shot, putting smuch-needed distance between them.

That was terrifying.

He answered the call. "Yeah?" A warm, familiar voice cthrough the line. "How's my baby girl?" It was Lottie Lucano-Sebastian's mother, and the woman who had spoiled Stephanie like her own since she was a kid.

Back when Sofia wanted Stephanie to start training, Lottie was the first to object.

Sebastian glanced at Stephanie, watching her happily skip ahead like the carefree kid she used to be. "She's doing fine." "Good. Bring her hsoon, or Sofia's gonna hunt you both down." Sebastian's smile faded. "Tell her to stay put." +13 Sat, 8 Mar Chapter 108 93%1 Sofia being Sofia, if she got her hands on Stephanie right now, she'd definitely make her pay for sneaking out of Fiorenza.

And Sofia's punishments were no joke.

"I'm trying to keep her in check," Lottie said, "or it won't be a three-month punishment this time, it'll be three years Sebastian's face darkened instantly.

No way was he letting that happen.

They exchanged a few more words before Lottie added one last thing, "And keep a close eye on her this time. Don't let my baby girl disappear again." The fact she kept calling Stephanie her girl said everything about how much she'd missed her these past few years.

"Got it." Sebastian hung up.

Elliot, who had just parked the car, walked over. "Miss Giovanni really has zero feelings for Mr. Ashford." They all saw how hard she'd hit him.

If Sebastian hadn't stepped in, she probably would've broken a few more bones.

Sebastian chuckled. "Of course. She's got better taste than that." Even if Chris wasn't still tangled up with Olivia, Stephanie would never go for someone like him.

Elliot shook his head. "Mr. Ashford is still trying to buy Whispering Bay." "He might as well pitch a tent on the beach.” Sebastian's tone was pure mockery.

Obsessing over that property like it was the only house with an ocean! view-did he even realize Olivia might not have that much tleft to enjoy it? "Exactly," Elliot agreed. "It's the sdamn ocean wherever everyone stands. Why fixate on Ms. Stephanie place?" "They still don't know Whispering Bay's actually in Stefi's name?" "Nope." If they're this clingy now, they'll go crazy once they find out.

"Go ahead and release that signed disownment agreement.' They should do it properly-in public, for everyone to see.

Better to cut ties clean now, before they spot an opportunity and crunning to cash in.

Elliot got the message. "Understood."

A family cold enough to formally disown their own daughter deserved to have it broadcast loud and clear. If they wanted to be heartless, they could own it. Better keep them from leeching off Stephanie the moment they find out who she really was.

3/4 09:31 Sat, 8 Mar M Chapter 108 Meanwhile, Stephanie was also on the phone with Ella.

"Sent you the signed agreement. When you post it, zoom in on Mrs. Hart's signature so everyone can see" Ella chuckled. "Got it." Blowing up the signature like that cut her off.

sn't just for clarity-it was making sure the whole world saw that the Harts had officially "You're rushing this like you're scared they'll cback and try to milk you later" Cutting ties was never something Stephanie rushed before, but now that Sebastian found her, she suddenly couldn't wait.

Stephanie didn't even hesitate. "Exactly," The Harts had shown their true colors these past few years.

If they ever found out she'd been raised by the Giovannis, they'd probably flip faster than a pancake.

It's not like they could actually leech much off her, but for Stephanie, protecting Sebastian's interests cfirst.

As long as she was around, the Harts wouldn't dime.

get a "Alright. Talk later."

Stephanie hung up and glanced at the water in front of her. What was ther! this place? What was Sebastian planning to feed her here? And where's the fun food? Turning around to find him, she accidentally walked right into his chest with a solid 'thud.' -"Ow!" She rubbed her forehead and glared up at him. "Why are you standing right behind me? Now I've got a bump!" Sebastian chuckled and gently rubbed her forehead, his touch soft and indulgent.

He'd heard her whole conversation with Ella-and this little troublemaker had been thinking exactly what he was.

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