Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

Chapter 243

Even Chad, who was always meticulously groomed, appeared a little disordered.

He turned to Catlin and gritted his teeth. “You… you-”

He wanted to say that they should sever all ties with Olivia once and for all. It was obvious that Stephanie was furious because of her.

But then his eyes fell on Chris, and he swallowed the words.

After all, he knew exactly how Chris felt about Olivia.

Even though Fred had recently distanced himself from the Hart family, Chris might still be their key to continued cooperation.

Catlin was livid. “How could she–how could she be like this?”

Chad scoffed. “Isn’t it your fault? If you had treated her better when you brought her back, none of this would have happened.”

Already seething, Catlin just snapped.

“When was I ever bad to her? Did I mistreat her from the start? Did she ever appreciate my kindness?”

Chris, chilled to the bone, turned and left without another word.

Kevin quickly followed.

Behind them, the argument between Chad and Catlin grew even fiercer. Kevin hesitated before speaking. “Sir, what should we do now?”

Mr. Ashford had given strict orders–Chris had to resolve the issue with Mr. Giovanni.

But just now…

had completely disregarded Chris. It was a major business deal, yet he

his eyes briefly. “What else can

moment. Because when

no answer. Right now, everything depended on her.

as the phone vibrated–an email had just arrived.

Steve, who worked

tapped it open and took a glance.

saw the contents, his pupils contracted sharply, and even his breathing tightened.

and

had turned white from gripping

breath came in short bursts as he spoke. “Stephanie… grew up in the Lucano family?”

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stunned. “What?”

No, that…

supposed to have grown up

some rural

Well…

information accurate?”

Kevin asked reflexively.

in the Lucano family, then wouldn’t that

Mr. Giovanni’s sister?

just short–circuited.

at him with narrowed eyes.

“It’s from Steve.”

the old Ashford himself had