Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

When Ella thought about Allison, one thing came to mind.

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She took a bite of her food, then said, “Last time we talked, Allison mentioned a new FDA–approved weight loss drug at the hospital. Wanna check it out with me tomorrow?”

Stephanie paused, soda halfway to her lips.

The words “weight loss” made her set the cup down, then glance at Ella.

She raised an eyebrow. “Why are you interested in that?”

Ella wasn’t overweight. In fact, she had a great figure, even though she ate like it was her job.

Ella sighed and shrugged. “It’s for my cousin. He’s already at 200 pounds. He’s tried everything to lose weight, but nothing’s working. It’s really starting to get to him.”

Stephanie nodded, her expression softening. “Got it,” she said, grabbing her soda again.

Stephanie’s motto was “carpe diem.” She thought people shouldn’t get too hung up on their looks, especially with stuff like dieting.

Once you start obsessing over weight, nothing else is fun. All you think about is what you can’t eat.

And it’s so easy to fall into a cycle of self–blame and end up hating yourself even more.

After they finished eating, the two women said their goodbyes and headed off in different directions.

Stephanie got home to a mess of things piled up on the couch–stuff she had meant to clean but hadn’t gotten to. Her mood soured.

She dropped her bag, then flopped down next to the clutter.

Reaching into one of the shopping bags, she pulled out a receipt, her gaze lingering on the payment details. She felt a bit lost in it.

She looked down and saw it was a call from her father’s

someone from the Hart family was

up

seconds later, Chad’s number flashed on her screen. She didn’t bother picking it

Hart family home, Chad noticed Stephanie wasn’t answering her calls. His jaw tightened.

voice. “Didn’t I tell you to have Olivia keep her distance from her?

really not

unsure how to

checked his phone, eyes narrowing at a trending photo–Chris and Olivia at the hospital,

internet.

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hell was he taking her to the hospital alone? What were they thinking? And

play in this, but she didn’t know how to defend herself, so

then snapped, “I’ve already arranged for experts to help her.

it, the

family had tried to break off Olivia’s engagement because she was adopted, Chad

with Stephanie, Chad was convinced Chris needed to stay

Olivia. “Olivia’s in a really bad place right now. I just wanted to cheer her

seriously bringing

his jaw clenched as he stared at

words made Catlin

got what he meant–right now, Olivia and Stephanie shouldn’t be anywhere near each other. But

secretary standing nearby. “Pull

he was going to leave, Catlin checked the time. “Where are

her, Chad replied, “Cloudridge Valley.”

think twice–he

quickly added, “I’ll go with you.”

beat. “No need. If