Chapter 3

Chapter 3

As soon as Stephanie stepped out of the building, she saw Olivia getting out of a car.

Chris’s assistant, Kevin Wright, opened the door for her. She handed him several shopping bags.

“Give these to the secretaries,” she instructed with a graceful nod.

Her posture exuded authority, like she owned the place.

Kevin took the bags with a respectful nod. “Thank you, Miss Hart.”

Olivia gave a soft smile before turning, her eyes locking with Stephanie’s across the parking lot.

Stephanie narrowed her gaze.

Olivia paused, then walked toward her. “Stefi.”

Her voice was sweet, almost like a kind big sister.

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When Stephanie had first been brought into the Hart family, they’d mentioned that Olivia was only an hour older than her.

Stephanie knew that sweet tone was for Kevin’s benefit.

And, the challenge in Olivia’s eyes was unmistakable.

As Olivia got closer, her voice dropped, almost a whisper. “You’re his fiancée, but he wants me here in his workplace. Tell me, what does that mean?”

Stephanie’s expression didn’t shift. She stayed silent.

After a beat, she scoffed. “I’m his fiancée. And as long as I want, I can visit here and even the Ashford family anytime. You where else can you go except here? Oh, right–meeting in the darkness like rats doesn’t count.”

Olivia’s face flickered with a mix of surprise and irritation.

She quickly smoothed over the smugness, but her eyes narrowed with cold fury.

clear–Olivia couldn’t go to the Ashford family. Too many old–fashioned relatives there would

of satisfaction as she saw

“Don’t get too comfortable.

gave a slight smile, her tone unaffected.

imaginary dust off her shoulder. “The world doesn’t revolve around him. I

the start that Chris’s heart belonged to someone else. Walking away from him had always been the right

Stephanie knew it was time to move fast.

stiffened: “What do

Stephanie, completely thrown off, unable to process what was happening. She

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still remember how fiercely they had fought over him two years ago.

  • made Olivia think that maybe it was

mean exactly what I said. If I lose Chris, I can move on and find someone else. But you? He’s the only guy who

with anger, drained white with fury.

seeing Olivia’s confidence crumble.

understand why Olivia had the nerve to provoke her today–maybe she had forgotten the bitter lesson from two years ago.

more time, Stephanie turned

about to walk away, Olivia suddenly grabbed her wrist. “Stefi, I’m just back in town

most pitiful expression and added, “I don’t want to come between you and Chris. Please don’t get me

go of me,” Stephanie

in disgust as Olivia

Olivia yanked her hand back forcefully.

echoed, like a piece of fat

it wasn’t a gentle

eyes, barely registering what had

distance, she heard Chris’s

just putting on a show for her favorite

still acting her part, before looking over at the nearby fountain.

smirk tugged at the corner of her lips as she stalked toward

screamed in pain, “Ah-!”

dunked Olivia’s head into the icy

water hit Olivia like a ton

relentless, her grip firm as she held Olivia under.

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