Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

Chapter 29

Stephanie stayed firm, her words sharp and biting.

Chris, frustrated, took another drag from his cigarette.

He seemed to hit a wall, finally asking. “Then what do you suggest? What should I do?”

In his mind, he’d done everything he could–what more did she want?

All he needed was for Allison to come back. With her, Olivia had a shot.

Stephanie, cool as ever, replied, “Don’t bring up the wedding again. It’s over between us.”

“Chris, you– Grace snapped, clearly annoyed. Chris froze, the ash falling from his cigarette onto his hand. “Why do you

have to…

The words “It’s over” hit him harder than anything else.

He couldn’t wrap his head around it–With her financial problems, why did she think she could just walk away from him?

Seeing the shock on his face, Stephanie sneered. “Forget about Allison too. If you can get her back to treat Olivia, then go ahead. You’re rich, you’re capable, you don’t need me, right?”

with an uncomfortable

with anger at the mocking tone

money and power could fix things with Allison, he wouldn’t be begging Stephanie for help.

his connections, but they’d all shut him down.

he’d already reached out to

making it impossible for Chris to force her into anything.

expression turned to pure

look at his annoyed expression. She asked, bluntly, “Anything

easy. Since Chris had sent

a lightbulb had just gone off. He raised an eyebrow. “What’s at Eastview Tower? Got an interview? Looking for a job as

flinch. Her voice was flat. “None

sharper this time, cutting through the tension

guard. Frustration simmered in him, but he couldn’t figure out

changed–she wasn’t the same passive girl he

was bold, completely rebellious. In that moment, Chris had this urge to teach her a lesson, to make her

could say anything, his phone

Olivia. Chris glanced at Stephanie, hesitated for a second,

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voice softened as he answered, “Olivia,