Chapter 32

Chapter 32

After leaving Cloudridge Valley, Sebastian was feeling a bit frustrated.

He had been giving Stephanie money all these years, but he didn’t expect her taking care of herself like this.

Elliot arrived after a phone call, and picked up Stephanie to Whispering Bay,

Stephanie couldn’t hide her shock when she saw the mansion. “Is this yours?” she asked Sebastian, eyes

wide.

Sebastian casually replied, “It’s yours.”

The mansion, sprawling and luxurious, was in Stephanie’s name. She froze, her brow furrowed in confusion. “Mine?

“Yes. You said you liked it a while back,” Sebastian said calmly,

Stephanie was taken aback. She had no memory of mentioning liking this place, but she did recognize it.

Chris had once tried to find out who owned it, and despite Kevin’s efforts, no one had been able to uncover the truth.

“So, we’re living here now?” she asked, still processing.

“That’s right. I’ve got some business in Long Harbor, so we’re staying here for a while, Sebastian answered, not missing a beat.

Stephanie didn’t push. She knew how Sebastian worked–he didn’t offer details unless he had to.

With Sebastian and Elliot’s help, she eventually settled down at Whispering Bay,

was actually a coming–of–age gift from Mr. Giovanni,” Elliot casually remarked

on your 18th birthday, it’s not too

of a “coming–of–age gift” made

give her a special gift for her coming–of–age, something she’d

been prepared, with Sebastian himself designing the gift.

pity, she thought, a quiet sigh

to hold back the bittersweet emotions. “It’s

the Casalini family had been thoroughly suppressed by Sebastian, and now he stood at the pinnacle of Fiorenza.

harm Sebastian or threaten her

kitchen is preparing breakfast, and Mr. Giovanni will join you once his video conference is over,” added Elliot.

Stephanie nodded. “Alright.”

the moment when the sun broke free from

once said she liked this

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wish was to see the sun rise from the sea. She

the hospital, Olivia had been

unable to hold back her tears, stood by her side, heartbroken at the sight

well, his frustration evident. He had made two desperate phone calls last night, hoping for some kind of

ineffective. Nothing could

at this point that Chris

“Chris, what happened? Did

didn’t speak up, but shot

they all understood–he had returned with bad news. Stephanie

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