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.

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

the balcony, phone in hand.

ago, when he’d left this same spot,

though, he was deliberately avoiding Stephanie, showing her at least a bit of respect. Clearly, the Ashford elders had

other end of the

he finally

threw a quick glance at Stephanie, looking like

beat, Stephanie said, “I

sarcasm, like she already knew Olivia’s whole game plan.

annoyed by Stephanie’s jab at Olivia.

he was too drained and

he muttered, “There’s a banquet tomorrow. You’re coming with me. I’ll have someone bring a dress for you in

way to undo her

her gaze

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Chapter 17

anymore and stepped forward, grabbing her by both shoulders. “What I said this morning was thoughtless.

he was trying to coax her

had planned to give her the cold shoulder for a few

days.

a bit gemiler with her, she’d be

do you think I am? Your puppet? You think you can just arrange things however you

been earlier that morning, insisting the wedding be delayed because of Olivia.

family’s pressure,

scoffed. “Your family’s reputation is so important, but what about mine? If I backtrack now,