Chapter 56

Chapter 56

Tyler scoffed, “Even if you wanted to see Chris, this wasn’t the way to do it. The Hodge family didn’t invite you?

In fact, he had personally made sure Stephanie wasn’t on the guest list.

She’d been making waves ever since the engagement fallout, stirring up trouble over Olivia. The last thing, he wanted was for her to show up at a high–profile event like this.

But hearing his reply, Stephanie let out a laugh. “See Christ What would I need to see him for?

Tyler’s expression darkened. “Then why are you here? You think Chris will just let you keep making a scene? You panicked now that reality’s sinking in?”

Tyler knew Chris had already made it clear—he wasn’t going to marry Stephanie.

To Tyler, that was her own fault.

She’d been too reckless, too aggressive. The public breakup, forcing Dr. Pierce to leave the country…

After all that, did she really expect Chris to tolerate her antics? Tyler didn’t think so,

to get it through your head,” Tyler continued. “Whatever you and Chris had is over. You

you almost make it sound

help but wonder. Were these people blind, deaf, or

had single–handedly turned Long Harbor’s high society upside down, and yet they still thought she was here

care what you think–you need to leave. And while you’re

forward, his expression

he saw what she was wearing, a flicker of undisguised contempt flashed across his

you wanted?” said Chris, he voice was cold.

say

took a step closer, his tone dropping. “Listen, Stephanie, if I ever even think about marrying you again, I swear, I’d rather

smirked, striding up in her

she sneered at Stephanie. “Mr. Ashford’s never taking you back. Your little dream of being Long Harbor’s most elite

at Lilian, her expression calm. “Well, if it’s a dream, it’s a nightmare–one I’m more than happy to wake

deepened. “Keep telling yourself that. You’re just putting on a brave face. Without Mr. Ashford, and after everything you did to the Hart

you calling a beggar? Even without the Ashfords and Harts, do you think she needs

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