Chapter 130

Olivia’s heart skipped a beat. “I… I got scammed out of the money!”

Catlin was stunned, “What? You…”

Scammed?

A shadow crossed Chris‘ eyes, his thoughts hidden from view,

Tyler, ever the trusting soul, took it at face value.

He chuckled. “Scammed, huh? No wonder you were yelling at them and threatening to call the cops.”

Olivia’s heart hammered against her ribs as she nodded frantically. “Yeah, they ripped me off for thirty thousand dollars. I was furious.”

Catlin visibly relaxed, relieved it was just a scam.

“Thirty thousand dollars isn’t worth getting into a fight.”

Tyler ruffled Olivia’s hair affectionately. “Yeah, it’s just money. Next time, don’t answer those dodgy calls.

It was clear Tyler and Catlin bought Olivia’s story hook, line, and sinker.

Chris, however, remained inscrutable.

Olivia, sensing something was off, turned to him. “Chris, what’s wrong?”

His eyes were too intense.

She couldn’t tell if he believed her or not.

head. “Nothing. I have some things to take care of. Call me

“Okay, sure.”

daring to say more or meet his gaze.

word and her whole charade could

*****

Outside the room.

Stephanie stopped eavesdropping and hurried away

her as he

He strode over.

the elevator, Chris‘ face darkened at the sight of Elliot by her side.

guy every

woman… ‘

and Stephanie and Elliot started to leave.

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Chapter 130

Stephanie turned to Chris, her voice icy.

cutting

had thought she was just acting out.

half the things she said.

clear now this

sent a lawyer to Catlin with the papers.

he greeted her respectfully. “Miss Giovanni.”

make sure it’s done right.”

Chris needed to hear. There

lawyer? It was

tightened his grip on Stephanie’s

water bucket knock any sense into you?”

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