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

the mocking

power could fix things with Allison, he wouldn’t be begging

used all his connections, but they’d all shut him

he’d already reached out to Allison, and she had

behind Allison was making it impossible for Chris to force her into anything.

turned to

at his annoyed expression. She asked, bluntly,

a cab around here wasn’t exactly easy. Since Chris had sent Kevin

raised an eyebrow. “What’s at Eastview Tower? Got an interview? Looking for a job as a

was flat. “None of

tone was sharper this time, cutting through the tension in the car.

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

had really changed–she wasn’t the

Chris had this urge to teach

before he could say anything, his phone rang.

hesitated for a second, then

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voice softened as he