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Tyler scoffed, “Even if you wanted to see Chris, this wasn’t the way to do it. The Hodge family didn’t invite you.”

In fact, he had personally made sure Stephanie wasn’t on the guest list.

She’d been making waves ever since the engagement fallout, stirring up trouble over Olivia. The last thing he wanted was for her to show up at a high–profile event like this.

But hearing his reply, Stephanie let out a laugh. “See Chris? What would I need to see him for?”

Tyler’s expression darkened. “Then why are you here? You think Chris will just let you keep making a scene? You panicked now that reality’s sinking in?”

Tyler knew Chris had already made it clear—he wasn’t going to marry Stephanie.

To Tyler, that was her own fault.

She’d been too reckless, too aggressive. The public breakup, forcing Dr. Pierce to leave the country…

After all that, did she really expect Chris to tolerate her antics? Tyler didn’t think so.

“You need to get it through your head,” Tyler continued. “Whatever you and Chris had is over. You brought this on yourself. Even if we wanted to, we couldn’t help you fix this mess.”

Stephanie arched a brow. “Wow, you almost make it sound like you’d actually speak up for me.”

She couldn’t help but wonder. Were these people blind, deaf, or just delusional?

She had single–handedly turned Long Harbor’s high society upside down, and yet they still thought she was here for Chris?

Tyler’s temper flared. “I don’t care what you think–you need to leave. And while you’re at it, try not to embarrass yourself any further dressed like that.”

Chris also stepped forward, his expression unreadable.

And then, the moment he saw what she was wearing, a flicker of undisguised contempt flashed across his eyes.

that what you wanted?” said Chris, he voice was

didn’t say

closer, his tone dropping. “Listen, Stephanie, if I ever even think about marrying you

in her high heels.

you heard him,” she sneered at Stephanie. “Mr. Ashford’s never taking you back. Your little

a dream, it’s a

face. Without Mr. Ashford, and after everything you did to the Hart family, let’s see how long

“Excuse me, who are you calling a beggar? Even without the Ashfords and Harts, do you think

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how long are you planning to babysit

really want to spend

“You –*

A crisp, ringing slap cut through the air.

For a moment, there was total silence.

saw

Lilian humiliate Ella like that, she couldn’t

cheek, eyes wide with shock. “You hit me?”

“Yeah, and? You think

“With a mouth like

expression thunderous. He couldn’t believe Stephanie had actually hit someone at an event like

her back. “Are you out of your mind? You think this is the

bigger tantrums than this,” Stephanie said

her chipped nail. That manicure had barely

clenched, “You-”

anymore. His hand shot up, his palm aimed straight for Stephanie’s face.

out of control. If she wanted

to strike, his wrist was caught

knee shot up

a strangled sound, his face twisting in sheer agony.

one who had grabbed his wrist, Macro, blinked at the scene before

but before he even got the chance,

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