Chapter 87

For three whole months, Sebastian had been running himself ragged trying to find Stephanie, terrified she might be suffering somewhere. But Sofia had hidden Stephanie away, putting her through an intense training regimen instead.

In the end, Stephanie hadn’t faced any real danger, and her stamina had improved significantly.

Now, Stephanie let Sebastian lean against her, carefully feeding him black coffee.

“Stefi,” Sebastian murmured softly. In his drunken state, he was unexpectedly tender.

“Yes? I’m here,” Stephanie responded.

“You are not allowed to run. If you do, I’ll break your legs.” Sebastian slurred.

Stephanie froze for a second. ‘Even drunk, he still doesn’t forget to threaten me, huh, she wondered.

After finally managing to get him to drink the coffee, Stephanie attempted to help him back to his room, but she simply didn’t have the strength.

It was already two in the morning, and most of the staff in the villa had turned in for the night.

With no other choice, Stephanie let him sleep on the couch in her room.

She grabbed a

blanket and covered him before turning to her bed.

day, she fell into a deep sleep the moment she closed

gaps in the curtains, casting a soft

landing on the blanket covering him, momentarily

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his mind cleared, he realized he was in Stephanie’s room. Memories from the night before

tightness gripped his chest. Instinctively, he glanced toward the bed, where Stephanie was

He picked it up and saw Elliot’s name

“Hello?” Sebastian answered.

Mr. Ashford has been trying to schedule a meeting with you.”

him,” Sebastian said dismissively. Sebastian would never

looked at the sleeping girl on the bed. “He’s

“Yes,” Elliot confirmed.

out a mocking chuckle. “He really is devoted to his

toy with him slowly; crushing his hopes outright would

replacement deal, this single failed project would be enough to cripple a key

them

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Chapter 87

Hart family all they wanted, but they weren’t faring much better themselves. They were all in the same sinking

cooperate with Chris,

chaos. The Ashfords

the more chaotic, the better.

up, Sebastian was already gone.

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