Chapter 213

Chapter 213

Standing behind Chris, Kevin scratched his head. Miss Giovanni’s sharp tongue was no joke–she certainly wasn’t backing down

Chris gritted his teeth. “Stephanie, I know you’re clever, but let me make something clear. If you tell me who owns. Whispering Bay, maybe I’ll consider…”

“Ugh. Chris, are you really that dumb?”

Stephanie couldn’t hold back her frustration anymore.

Maybe consider what? Was he thinking there was a possibility of a follow–up between them?”

Did he really think he was some kind of prize everyone wanted a piece of?

Chris snapped, “You…”

“Stefi”

Before Chris could finish his sentence, a voice from the distance interrupted him.

Both of them turned to see Jackson and Rebecca approaching.

Jackson wore a warm smile, his gaze towards Stephanie soft and affectionate.

Seeing Jackson. Chris’s face turned an even darker shade of black.

Jackson reached Stephanie’s side, glancing at the things in her hands. “Heading to the hot springs?”

He spoke casually, and Stephanie nodded in response.

Jackson’s tone grew even more gentle. “You should hurry. It’s freezing out here.”

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detect a hint of

expression darkened even

I’m

“Wait.”

He still had a

this was his chance to finally get some answers. But just as his hand reached for her, Jackson grabbed his wrist. “Chris, you planning on wrecking

briefly flicked to Chris’s casted hand.

an enormous insult

was hardly something he was proud of.

at him, his eyes filled with fury. He almost

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coldly, “Let

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to hurry along, but when he turned around,

there for a moment, stunned.

really lives up to her reputation. No thanks,

aware of what was

of an important collaboration, she made

about to let them have any influence over her.

5

*****

any

as he was walking away, Chris called out, “Where

at Chris’s question. “You mean to tell me, you’ve been here this whole time and still don’t even know the name of the person you’re supposed

had one son–otherwise, he would just be abandoned like garbage.

his looks and presence, it was a shame such a handsome figure had nothing more to

well be brainless.

expression darkened as he stayed silent.

back his

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