Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 60 Chapter 60 That statement was crystal clear: if Catlin dared to trouble Churis on Olivia's behalt again, Grace wouldn't hold back.

With that, Grace ended the call abruptly Catlin, still gripping the phone, was fuming Tyler was standing right beside her, both of them just outside Olivia's hospital room.

"Did you hear that? The Ashford family is getting way too arrogant Do they really think our family is done for?" Tyler was livid. A frown settled on his face as he recalled their father's discussion about the development of their mining project a month ago Catlin took a deep breath, forcing herself to stay calm. "Don't let Olivia know about this" Tyler nodded. "Got it." Right now, they couldn't afford to let Olivia find out. Her health was already hanging by a thread, and Chris was the only thing keeping her going.

Catlin shut her eyes for a brief moment before speaking again. "We need to figure out a way to bring Dr. Pierce and Dr. Vitale here for Olivia's surgery" Earlier today, the doctors finalized Olivia's treatment plan. The situation was so dire that Catlin had felt her heart racing just listening to it Having only one surgeon in charge was simply not an option.

"I'll try asking Stephanie for help again, Tyler said, Your father just went to find her, but she wasn't at Cloudridge Valley. I have a feeling she's not staying there anymore," Catlin replied.

"She's not? Then where is she? Tyler asked..

Catlin rubbed her temples, feeling her headache worsen. She knew Stephanie's social circles well; she wasn't the type to party late into the night.

That was why Catlin strongly suspected Stephanie wasn't living at Cloudridge Valley anymore.

"I don't know. Look into it discreetly," Catlin instructed.

Just then, Olivia's weak voice cfrom inside the hospital room. "Mom?" Catlin immediately gestured for Tyler to stay silent.

Tyler gave a slight nod, understanding her meaning.

Stephanie had managed to open her own business; there had to be someone backing her.

Whoever it was, they needed to figure it out as soon as possible.

Catlin stepped into the hospital room.

Olivia was drenched in sweat, her face pale as a sheet. Upon seeing her in such a state, Catlin's heart clenched with sorrow "Sweetheart, are you in pain again?" she asked gently Olivia's voice was weak but filled with h concern. "You need to look after Stefi more... Don't let her ruin herself. The concern.

1/4 Chapter 60 Mar in her tone was. ULTIMÍSTO Catlin felt an even deeper pang in her heart. "My silly girl, you're still worried about her?" 40% "I overheard Chris and Kevin talking" Olivia said, her voice barely above a whisper. "She met up with the guy at Cloudridge Valley" "What?" Catlin's expression darkened instantly.

"Mom, she's your biological daughter. You can't let her get mixed up with those guys. Even if she and Chris broke up, th doesn't mean she should just settle for sour old guy That was the last straw. Callin's fury erupted, her chest rising and falling rapidly with anger.

Seeing Catlin so worked up she could barely speak, Olivia lowered her gaze, a glint of vicious satisfaction flashing in her ryes At Whispering Bay, Stephanie's phone screen lit up and dimmeil, over and over again. The calls had been relentless these past few nights.

Stephanie had wised up. She simply switched it to silent mode.

She was deep in sleep, lost in a fog of dreams, when suddenly, a noise at the door startled her. Groggily, she opened her eyes and saw Sebastian standing there, his posture unsteady, his face laced with drunkenness.

Hi, Sebastian, Stephanie mumbled, still half-asleep. She rubbed her eyes and slowly got out of bed.

As soon as the door clicked shut behind him, Sebastian shrugged off his mid-length coat, followed by the ash- gray scarf around his neck.

Sebastian was effortlessly handsome; whatever he wore, whatever he did, he carried an undeniable charm. Stephanie snapped awake instantly. She turned over and did off the bed, her feet hitting the floor. "You've been drinking?" Sebastian was always like this; whenever he drank, a faint blush would creep up his face.

The moment the words left her mouth, he took a long stride forward.

Something felt off. But before Stephanie could react, he pulled her into his embrace.

The next second, the coolness of his lips, laced with a subtle taste of red wine, landed against hers.

Boom! Stephanie felt like she had been struck by lightning. Her entire body froze, her mind blanking out completely.

To Sebastian, her stillness meant no resistance. His kiss grew bolder, more demanding.

Five seconds passed before Stephanie finally snapped out of her daze. Instinctively, she placed her hands against his chest, attempting to push him away.

But in the next moment, Sebastian caught her wrists, pinning them behind her.

"Don't..." she murmured softly.

Sebastian, now hovering over her, cracked his eyes open, his gaze clouded with intoxication.

His deep, unfocused stare made her uncertain if he was even fully aware of what he was doing. Stephanie struggled free and cupped his face with both hands. "Tell me. Who am I?" 2/4 Chapter 60 Her voice trembled with both hope and fear. For years, she had harted her feelings for him, never daring to let them surface. And now, here he was, responding in a way she had never imagined.

That he was drunk.

She didn't even know when exactly she had started liking him, wanting him, and loving him.

They weren't related by blood, but that didn't make her fears any less real.

Growing up, Sebastian had always treated her as family. He used to introduce her as his sister whenever they were outside. Stephanie had always regarded the relationship between them as sibling affection.

He had held her in the palm of his hand and doted on her like a younger sister.

If she laid her heart bare and he didn't feel the sway, it wouldn't just be rejection; it would shatter the bond they had built over a lifetime. She couldn't bear that.

When he didn't answer, a flicker of disappointment crossed her eyes. "You don't recognize me?" There was a hint of sadness in her voice.

Still, he didn't speak. Instead, he cradled her face in his hands, leaning in once more.

Stephanie turned her head away just in time. "Sebastian, please sober up? If he had been sober, maybe she would have let things unfold. But he wasn't.

Stephanie was afraid that when Sebastian woke up tomorrow and found out it was her, everything between them would be And she didn't even know who he thought she was at that moment.

Stephanie had been away from the Giovanni family for years; things could have changed. People could have changed. The thought made her chest tighten with an unbearable ache.

With seffort, she managed to break free. She went straight to the kitchen and started brewing a cup of black coffee, something strong enough to help clear his head.

She wasn't skilled at cooking much else, but black coffee was her specialty.

Back in Fiorenza, their parents were often out at social events, and Sebastian was often drunk.

The house staff would brew coffee for him, but they never liked how it tasted.

So Stephanie had taken it upon herself to learn. She experimented, tweaking the recipe until ṣke found just the right balance. It turned out Sebastian and the others preferred her version over anything the servants made. Now, she carried the cup over to him. "Sebastian, have scoffee," she said gently.

But he had already dozed off on the couch in her room. Stephanie sighed, setting the cup aside. She knelt down and wrapped her arms around his shoulders, pulling him up to sit upright. He was heavy, but for her, lifting him was easy.

Stephanie had Sofia to thank for her great strength.

On the surface, the Giovanni family's business appeared simple. But Sebastian, the heir to the Lucanon family, was the most powerful arms dealer hidden within the shadows. Danger followed him like a ghost, always lurking. 3/4 22:06 Mon, 3 Mar Chapter 60 When Stephanie was thirteen, she had been kidnapped. After that, Sebastian never stopped worrying about her safety.

Sofia had seen enough and decided to step in. She took Stephanie away for three months of training.

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