Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Chris climbed into the car, his jaw clenched and his face dark with anger.

Kevin glanced at him through the rearview mirror. “So, how’s Miss Giovanni? Is she over it yet?”

$28

It was pretty clear to everyone else that Stephanie was just throwing a tantrum, trying to pressure Chris into sending Olivia away again.

Chris rubbed his temples, frustration building. “You think she’s that easy to calm down?”

Kevin thought back to what had caused all this tension.

He had to admit, Olivia’s sudden return without any warning would’ve pissed anyone off.

“Do you think she’s serious about canceling the wedding?” Kevin asked cautiously.

Chris went quiet, unsure how to answer.

He replayed the past two years in his mind..

Then, Chris let out a bitter laugh. “What do you think?”

someone who really felt that way wouldn’t shut down so fast.

shook his head It didn’t seem likely.

knew the Hart family couldn’t stand Stephanie. Aside from marrying Chris, she

everything she’d invested in their relationship over the last two years, it

Stephanie was just throwing a tantrum–though, admittedly, a pretty extreme

*****

Valley, Stephanie was still awake.

back to the credit card she’d accidentally pulled

a storm was brewing inside her.

tried to push

on wedding dresses and shopping with Ella. Her calves were sore from all

like just what she needed. It started off relaxing, but the

there?” she

bother opening the door, just

me. Open up,” the person answered. Stephanie could tell it was Catlin.

standing there, dressed in an elegant skirt, a string of pearls around

1/2

+23

Chapter 8

flawless, but her expression was sharp

with authority. Her eyes locked onto Stephanie, hard

closed the door behind her, towel in

seeing Stephanie lounging around like