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Chapter 22

Chris gunned the engine, rage building inside him.

Stephanie shot a quick glance at the luxury mall across the street. She pulled out her phone, and dialed Jennifer.

“The meeting’s pushed back two hours,” she said, her voice tight with purpose.

Jennifer picked up instantly. “Got it.”

After hanging up, Jennifer was off, spreading the words.

Stephanie wasted no time. She stormed into the mall, no hesitation, no second thoughts.

For the next two hours, she treated herself to everything she could find–jewelry, cosmetics, designer bags–anything that screamed expensive.

Meanwhile, Chris was speeding down the road, heading straight to the hospital where Olivia was.

His phone buzzed over and over, each vibration a new purchase notification.

He didn’t even bother looking at the screen, but every time, it was the same–thousands of dollars spent.

He let out a sharp laugh, bitter and scornful. “She said she didn’t need money? Yeah, right.”

It was obvious what was going on. Stephanie had barely gotten her card back and she was already on a full–on shopping

spree.

Chris shook his head, a bitter smile playing at the corners of his mouth. She always acted like she was above it all, but the second money was involved, all that pride went out the window.

Chris shook his head, a bitter smile playing at the corners of his mouth. She always acted like she was above it all, but the second money was involved, all that pride went out the window.

Kevin approached, standing at attention. “Sir.”

phone, glancing up. “Did you drive her car

Kevin nodded.

but paused, as

turned to Kevin, his voice low but firm. “She’s been hunting for a job, reaching out to everyone. Make sure no one hires

thrown off guard.

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him right but didn’t dare ask directly. Instead, he hesitated for a

Chris like a punch to the gut.

true. Yesterday, Stephanie had messaged Ella, pulling the plug on the wedding.

about how she’d thrown him aside so easily had Chris grinding his teeth. He scoffed, shaking

added, “That’s all it will take for her to realize she can’t survive

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it will take for her to realize she can’t survive on her own.”

stood up when

coming back?” Catlin asked, her voice full of worry.

let out a breath. “I’m

from his tone

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best friend, right? Do you think Dr. Pierce’s trip abroad maybe has something to do with her?”

a little

wasn’t just a maybe–it was definitely true.

a pleading look, and for a

that bed, he

phone buzzed again.

him to get this many messages in a

something different–but nope. More

started as

couldn’t help but wonder what

just how materialistic

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