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,

over. You brought this on yourself. Even if we wanted

make it sound like you’d actually speak up for

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

society upside down, and yet they still thought she was here for Chris?

while you’re at it, try not to embarrass yourself any

forward, his

she was wearing, a flicker of

done. Isn’t that what you wanted?” said Chris, he

didn’t say a word.

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

in her high

you back. Your little dream of being Long Harbor’s most elite wife?

calm. “Well, if it’s a dream, it’s a nightmare–one I’m

face. Without Mr. Ashford, and after everything you did to the Hart family, let’s see how long you last before you’re begging on the streets.”

“Excuse me, who are you calling a beggar? Even without the Ashfords and Harts,

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