Chapter 59
“It’s nothing serious, Mr. Giovanni,” Jackson sighed, trying to stir the topic. “Lilian doesn’t really know how to behave herself. Let’s head back and finish the contract…”
“Mr. Hodge,” Sebastian cut him off. “If you can’t even handle your own family, we need to rethink this collaboration.”
Jackson froze. He didn’t understand what their family drama have to do with the business deal.
Before he could process the situation, Sebastian was already marching downstairs. Jackson was left standing there, completely lost.
The ambulance arrived shortly after, carting off Tyler. Lilian was ready to follow him.
But Jackson grabbed her arm and stopped her. “Where do you think you’re going?”
“Tyler was beat up by Stephanie! I’m going to the hospital with him. Lilian replied.
As Tyler’s recognized girlfriend, she believed she had every right to go with him. But Jackson was sick of Lilian and had no respect for the Hart family.
That Olivia was all show and no substance enough. He couldn’t figure out how Lilian got mixed up with those people.
Now that Tyler was hurt, it wasn’t hard for Jackson to guess: Stephanie had finally snapped.
Seeing Lilian rushing to leave, Jackson’s anger flared. “Where do you think you’re going?” he yelled. “Go back to your room! You’re embarrassing the whole family!”
“What are you talking about?” Lilian shot back. “Let go of me!”
Jackson sighed and turned to the butler, “Derek, take Lilian to her room.”
The butler immediately stepped forward and nodded, “Yes, Mr. Hodge.”
Lilian panicked when she realized Jackson was serious. “What are you doing?” she refused to go upstairs and was determined to go to the hospital.
Jackson shot her a warning glare. “We’ll talk later.”
With that, he stormed out, leaving Lilian fuming.
Sebastian had finally come to Long Harbor and agreed to meet with him–now Lilian was making everything a mess. Jackson was furious..
Behind him, the scene was turning into complete chaos. Derek, worried about Jackson’s temper, finally had people drag Lilian back upstairs.
Inside the car, the tension was palpable.
Sebastian’s face was stormy, while Stephanie sat quietly beside him, not daring to speak.
“Did they bully you?” Sebastian glanced at her.
“No, they didn’t,” Stephanie replied, shaking her head.
Macro chimed in quickly, “I can vouch for her. She wasn’t bullied.”
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After all, who in their right mind would dare to bully Stephanie? The woman was tough enough to send a guy to the hospital.
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But Sebastian’s face remained as dark as ever, until Both Stephanie’s and his phones rang at the same time. One from Ella, and one from Jackson.
“Hey Ella,” Stephanie picked up the phone.
“Stefi, are you okay?” asked Ella, her voice filled with concern.
She was really wondering how Stephanie ended up leaving with Macro,
Macro was internationally famous, far more well–known than Allison. How did Stephanie know someone like him? Ella was
curious.
“No worries, I’ll take you for some Mexican dish tomorrow.” Stephanie quickly ended the call, saying, “I need to go now.”
Sebastian, however, didn’t pick up his call. When he heard Stephanie take the call and even mention dining out, his face darkened.
Jackson called again, and without a second thought, Sebastian hung up and blocked the number.
“I really wasn’t bullied. Can you stop looking at me like that?” Stephanie muttered.
Sebastian’s voice was as cold as ever. “Really?”
“Really,” Stephanie said firmly.
Sebastian let out a frustrated grunt. “Is this how you’ve been dealing with things all these years?”
Stephanie went quiet.
His words hit a little too close to home. He was right. This was how she’d been handling things.
People always said that in life, you’ve got to take a hit to gain love and support. She pondered. Maybe the reason so many people didn’t like her was because she couldn’t stand being walked all over.
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