Chapter 423
Stephanie was raised by Sebastian with the best of everything since childhood. Being by his side, she had seen it all—world experiences, attractive people, and those with money and influence. So, even though the Ashford family was the richest in Long Harbor, it seemed insignificant in Stephanie’s eyes.
The mall’s CEO found out Sebastian had arrived and immediately rushed over. It turned out to be Job Hogg. Seeing him, Stephanie shivered slightly. “Mr. Hogg.” During past collaborations with Skyriver Travel, she was always extremely grateful to Job, treating him like a major benefactor.
Hogg respectfully nodded at Stephanie. “Miss.” Then he turned to Sebastian and said, “Sir.”
Sebastian released Stephanie, giving Hogg a cold glance. “The Garcia family in Long Harbor is blacklisted, and they shouldn’t come to this mall either.”
Upon hearing this, Hogg instinctively glanced at Stephanie. He had already received news that Sebastian was heading to the mall and was on his way there. Before this, he had heard that Mayra from the Garcia family had gotten into a fight with Stephanie.
Hogg realized that Sebastian was angry because of Stephanie. Hogg nodded. “Got it.”
Stephanie wasn’t having it. “Hold on.” This was the largest luxury mall in Long Harbor, and people usually spent a good amount there.
Mayra seemed friendly with Olivia on the surface, but they were always in an unspoken rivalry. If Olivia had a new necklace or bag, Mayra would turn up the next day with a more expensive one. Mayra was definitely a big spender.
Sebastian and Hogg looked at Stephanie. Holding her coffee, Stephanie walked over to Hogg. “Not only should we let her in, but we should also have the best salesperson greet her.” There was no way she would let such a big spender walk away.
Hogg was speechless.
Hearing this, Macro knew Stephanie already figured out how to trick Mayra.
Sebastian looked at Stephanie with a loving smile. “She barely even—”
“We need to think bigger,” Stephanie interrupted, already knowing what Sebastian was going to say.
Stephanie turned to Hogg again. “Not only should the best salesperson meet her, but every store must call her once a week.”
The best salespeople were good at sparking customers’ desire to buy, especially Mayra, who loved to show off. They meticulously kept track of their clients’ details. In short, there were plenty of ways to make Mayra spend money.
Macro’s lips twitched. “Stefi, are you sure she still has money to spend here after all this? Considering today’s event, things even got physical. I can’t believe Sebastian will let the Garcia family go easily.”
Stephanie glanced at Sebastian, who pulled her into his arms. “I’m with you—it’s all about seeing the big picture.”
Stephanie smiled.
Macro watched the two share a knowing smile, feeling that things weren’t as simple as they seemed, especially considering Sebastian’s cunning nature. Stephanie’s talk of the “big picture” was an excuse; she enjoyed making Mayra suffer.
Chapter 424
Back at the Shallow Bay Area, Sebastian and Job went to the study, with Macro following behind. Macro noticed Stephanie holding a coffee cup larger than her face and instinctively said, “You should cut down on those.”
Stephanie gave Macro a confused look, clearly not getting what he meant.
Macro, however, shifted the topic and leaned closer to Stephanie. “So today, between you and Mayra, who did what to whom?”
Stephanie raised an eyebrow. “Are you taking a side?”
He quickly realized and replied, “Don’t twist my words. I’m not siding with Mayra or anything like that.” They had just gone on a date, and today Sebastian almost tore him apart in the car.
“Be honest,” Macro insisted.
Stephanie looked at him like he was an idiot. “What do you think?”
“I bet you beat her up for sure.”
Stephanie just hummed, staying silent. Her response made things clear to Macro.