Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

The conservative elders of the Ashford family were no joke.

Even though Chris seemed to be in charge of the Ashford Group now, those ders soll had more than enough power to t

the shots

That was probably why Chris had rushed back home and changed his mind so racky–deciding the wedding was back on after all.

Chris tried to smooth things over. “Our marriage doesn’t concern Olivia‘

A cold smile tugged at Stephanie’s lips. “Doesn’t it?”

She didn’t believe for a second that Chris would keep this from her.

Just as she finished speaking, Chris’s phone buzzed. He pulled it out and saw Olivia’s name on the screen.

Stephanie glanced at it, and sure enough, Olivia’s name was flashing back at her.

Chris shot her a stern look and said, “The wedding is going ahead as planned. No changes

Stephanie waved him off dismissively. “Go ahead and take the call”

There was a hint of sympathy in her voice–a little sympathy for Chris, of all people.

He was the heir to Long Harbor’s top family, but when it came to his own marriage, it was clear he couldn’t even make his own decisions.

go through, and Olivia immediately again. Chris then stood up. “You’re right. I should

the

when he’d left this same spot,

at least a bit of respect. Clearly, the Ashford

saying on the other end of the line,

a while, and when he finally hung up and came back inside, his

threw a quick glance at Stephanie, looking like he was about to bolt out

beat, Stephanie said, “I guess… she’s feeling bad again?”

she already

further, clearly annoyed by Stephanie’s jab at Olivia.

he was too drained and defeated

coming with me. I’ll have someone bring a dress for you in

wasn’t just a suggestion–it was an order, a way

eyebrow, her gaze steady on him.

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Chapter 17

her by both shoulders. “What I said this morning was

was trying to coax her into

planned

days.

thought maybe, if he was just a bit gemiler with her, she’d be

his hands away with disgust. “What do you think I am? Your puppet? You think you can just

been earlier that morning,

to his family’s pressure, he was shamelessly backpedaling.

“Your family’s reputation is so important, but what about