Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 202 Chapter 202 The moment the call connected, Sebastian's cold voice cut through the air. "You can take Bernie as well." Theodore nodded, his face pale.

Bernie's voice trembled. "Mr. Giovanni, what do you mean?" "That thing isn't Richard's. What does he mean by they can take me?' Bernie's mind raced with the rumors about Paginara over the past few years. If it fell into Richard's hands, it would spell disaster. Bernie couldn't help but shiver at the thought.

Theodore nervously made the call. Thirty seconds later, he looked at Sebastian sheepishly. "H-he didn't answer." Sebastian's face darkened instantly.

"I'll call again right away," Theodore said quickly, his voice shaking.

That look was terrifying. Remembering the bullet Sebastian had sent into his leg earlier, Theodore feared the next one might be aimed at his head.

Bernie's heart skipped a beat. “Mr. Giovanni, I'll get the item from my brother right away. I swear.” "Your brother?" Sebastian's gaze sharpened.

"Yes, the item is with my brother Bert. I'll get it from him. Please don't giveto Richard," Bernie pleaded.

Richard was unpredictable. If Bernie ended up in his hands, there was no telling if he'd survive. With his people already dealt with by Sebastian's men, Bernie didn't dare cause more trouble.

Sebastian glanced at Elliot, who nodded and left the scene without a word.

Bernie shifted nervously under Sebastian's silence. "Mr. Giovanni," he ventured, his voice tinged with desperation.

Macro leaned forward, a sly grin playing on his lips. "You have any idea who you were trying to hit on?" "Who?" Bernie's forehead creased in confusion. He spent most of his ton Keris Isle and had no clue about Stephanie's significance. To him, she was just another face in the crowd. Anyone close to Sebastian must be a mere plaything-what else could they be? "That's Sebastian's pride and joy, the girl he raised from a child," Macro continued, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "And you thought you could toy with her?" He shook his head, disbelief clear in his eyes. 'Bernie actually thinks Sebastian'll reward him for such a reckless move. He must have been either incredibly naive or just plain foolish.' Bernie's eyes widened in shock as the realization hit him. "So she's the legendary girl?" Even in the most secluded corners of the world, news of Sebastian's adopted daughter had spread. Everyone knew the story of the little girl he had raised. He wondered, 'Hasn't she gone missing? Is this the sgirl we've just seen? So she's been found?' Macro let out a derisive chuckle. "You might not know this, but she's also Richard's fiancée in name. Imagine the fun he'd have if he got his hands on you." Sebastian's cold gaze flicked toward Macro, a silent warning.

Macro felt a pang of unease under Sebastian's glare. "Did I say something wrong again?" he muttered, feeling a knot form in his chest.

1/4 98% Chapter 202 Theodore was stunned and thought, 'Since Stephanie was taken to Paginara, I've known that she and Sebastian were together. But Macro is still going on about her being Richard's fiancée. He just can't hold his tongue, and it seems like he's even worse than before.

"Hey, I didn't say anything wrong, did I?" Macro asked, his voice tinged with uncertainty as he met Sebastian's unyielding stare.

Sebastian, however, had no patience for Macro's blunders at the moment.

Theodore kept dialing Richard's number, but the calls went unanswered.

In the room, Richard turned on the TV and started playing games. He seemed unconcerned, thinking Sebastian wouldn't show up so soon.

Stephanie could feel the other phone in his pocket buzzing non-stop. "Your phone won't stop ringing," she remarked.

"Shut up," Richard snapped, his irritation clear.

Stephanie bit back a retort, feeling a mix of frustration and confusion. She desperately wanted to slip away to the bathroom to collect herself, but Richard was being unreasonably controlling. He even took her phone, as if to prevent her from escaping.

She thought with anger, 'Is he really so relaxed, or just reckless? Doesn't he care that Sebastian might burst in and tear him apart?' "I want to play games too," she muttered.

Richard scoffed, his tone dismissive. "Why would you want to play games? Maybe you should be learning how to cook or arrange flowers." Stephanie's eyes widened in disbelief and almost laughed. Lottie had never pushed her or Sofia into those traditional roles. While other girls from wealthy families were taught to be demure and graceful, Lottie had always encouraged them to be themselves.

She didn't even bother responding to Richard's outdated comments, instead turning her head to focus on the TV. But Richard wasn't done. “So, after all these years in Long Harbor, can you cook?" "I can," Stephanie replied, her tone flat. She could cook, sure, but whether it was edible was another story. "Good," Richard said. "Makesomething when you have time." "Okay," Stephanie agreed.

Her quick agreement made Richard raise an eyebrow. "You're not planning on poisoning your dear fiancé, are you? And don't forget, you once blew up my kitchen." The memory of that incident still made Richard's blood boil-Stephanie had becso much more assertive since she ... been in Long Harbor, her fiery personality only growing stronger.

Stephanie was so engrossed in the TV that she didn't respond. Richard glanced up from his phone, curious. She was staring at the screen as if she'd discovered something extraordinary.

He stood up and moved behind her, following her gaze to see a live boxing match on a cruise ship. "What's so fascinating?" he muttered, unimpressed. It was just another fight, nothing special. “What are you watching?" Stephanie's eyes were fixed on a man who'd been knocked down in the ring, his face a bloody mess. Chapter 202 But in the moment he fell, she saw something that struck a chord. He looked a lot like Chris. No... more precisely, he looked even more like Fred.

Richard noticed her reaction. "Your fiancé in Long Harbor? What's he doing now? Does he think he's a punching bag?" It was more like a place for bullies to vent than an actual boxing match. The guy on the ground clearly didn't stand a chance.

Stephanie tore her gaze away, not wanting to engage with Richard.

But the next moment, Richard grabbed her chin. "Stephanie, you're getting more and more unruly, aren't you?" "Let go," she snapped, grabbing his wrist. This time, Richard released her almost reflexively. She had a bite, and it was best to keep a safe distance.

"Your phone's been ringing," she reminded him, her tone flat.

Richard shot an irritated glance at the phone before turning his eyes back to the TV screen, where the bloodied man was still visible. The danger in his eyes was unmistakable. He took out his phone and saw it was Theodore. "You still alive?" "Hey, you're so heartless," Theodore shouted in frustration. He thought, 'Oh, he has just let Sebastian nearly kill me. What's the plan here? It's too much.' "Let's get to the point," Richard said, his voice cold.

"Sebastian wants to useas a ransom for Stephanie," Theodore explained.

Richard raised an eyebrow. "Do you think you're worth it?" "You're just too much. I thought I meant something to you," Theodore said, his voice dripping with anger.

Richard said nothing, lit a cigarette, and took a couple of puffs, casting a teasing glance at Stephanie. He was about to blow smoke in her direction, but Stephanie turned with a warning look. Ultimately, Richard held back and blew the smoke elsewhere.

"Plus Bernie," Theodore added.

Hearing that, Richard took another puff of his cigarette and then turned to look at Stephanie. She raised an eyebrow, a smile playing on her lips-a smile that seemed gentle but carried a hint of sarcasm. Richard didn't like that smile. With just a glance, he looked away and said into the phone, "Deal."

Richard hung up the phone and turned to Stephanie. "Do you remember what I told you before you left for Long What I told left for Long Harbor?" Stephanie didn't want to reply, not after the last tthey'd had this conversation in Paginara. "You're my fiancée," Richard continued. "Wait forto cand get you." At that moment, Stephanie understood. Richard was planning to send her back to Sebastian. She still didn't know if what Lancelot had taken was really Richard's, but it didn't matter now.

Her mind raced, but before she could say anything, Richard grabbed her arm and pulled her out the door. "Where are we going?" she asked.

"To find your dear brother," Richard replied, emphasizing the word "brother" just enough to make m Stephanie's skin crawl. He knew exactly where Sebastian was, and he led her straight to the golf room. As soon as they entered, Stephanie saw Sebastian sitting across the room. Her instinct was to run to him, but Richard's grip on her arm tightened. "Why the rush?" 09:41 Fri, 21 Mar Chapter 202 Sebastian stood up, his eyes narrowing dangerously at Richard.

Richard pressed the gun to Stephanie's head. "Theodore, chere," he ordered coldly.

"Mr. Giovanni, no, please," Bernie stammered, clearly terrified. He didn't want to end up in Richard's clutches.

98% Sebastian ignored Bernic and gave Macro a sharp nod. Macro stood up, grabbed both Bernie and Theodore by the collars, and dragged them towards Richard.

Bernie's frantic shouting filled the room.

Macro tossed Bernie and Theodore at Richard's feet, then stepped on Theodore's back, pinning him down. He glanced at Richard, his eyes flicking to Stephanie, and Richard understood.

He leaned down and whispered in Stephanie's ear, “Stefi, we're not done yet. Remember that." Then he shoved her towards Macro, who caught her easily.

Before Theodore could even react, Richard had dragged him away, Bernie in tow.

Macro barely had tto register what happened before Sebastian yanked Stephanie out of his grasp. Stephanie fell into Sebastian's arms, and without hesitation, she wrapped her arms around his waist. "Sebastian," she murmured.

Sebastian could feel the dampness on her clothes and quickly took off his T-shirt, draping it over her shoulders. "Let's get you to the room," he said, lifting her up and carrying her out.

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