Chapter 111

Verbal attacks were Stephanie’s specialty.

And if it ever came down to a physical fight. Tyler wouldn’t stand a chance against her either.

Her words sent Tyler’s heart hammering in his chest.

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The fact that she even knew about this only strengthened his resolve. Stephanie had to go. If she stayed, she’d be nothing but trouble, both for him and Olivia.

“Shut up. I’m done arguing with you. Mom said you’re leaving Long Harbor immediately. You want to go on your own, or do I have to make you?” Tyler’s voice was practically dripping with fury.

Stephanie could tell he was ready to play hardball.

So that’s how it is? Well, if we’re tearing off the masks, I might as well stop pretending too, she wondered.

With a scoff, she said, “Oh? You really think you’ve got what it takes to make me leave?”

was caught off guard for a split second.

her tone calm yet taunting. “The man who got me out tonight can protect me just as easily. Tell Olivia she’s out

‘Olivia went all out tonight. First, she tried to provoke me with words, then she pulled her little tricks. Everything about it screamed desperation. There’s got to be a reason. And I’m going to find out what

mocking tone and blatant arrogance sent Tyler into a blind rage.

you wouldn’t be wasting time

But if you can’t follow through, do

win.”

that he slammed the call down. If he kept talking to her, she might actually drive

expression. “You’re back already? Weren’t you supposed to pick her up from the station and send her

“Looks like we won’t

words, Catlin’s face turned

a man, someone powerful. And she’s not staying in Cloudridge Valley anymore,

is she?”

Tyler exhaled sharply, rubbing

time, I’m realizing that maybe I never truly understood Stephanie

nobody, a girl raised in poverty, without status, without skills, a complete

few days told a different story. The people she

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