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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did Chris detect a hint of affection in Jackson’s

expression darkened even

nodded. “Yeah, I’m heading there now.”

“Wait.”

He still had a

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

flicked to Chris’s casted hand.

single glance was an enormous

injury was hardly something he was proud

him, his eyes filled with fury. He almost wanted to

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hissed coldly, “Let

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tell Stephanie to hurry along, but when he

stood there for

lives up to her reputation.

aware of what was

on the verge of an important collaboration, she made sure to keep her

wasn’t about to let them have any influence over her.

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was already gone, wasn’t about to waste any more time with Chris. He let go and turned

he was walking away, Chris called out,

been here this whole time and still don’t even know

a good thing that Chris only had one

such a handsome figure had nothing

well be brainless.

expression darkened as he

however, couldn’t hold back his laughter.

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