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At the Ashford residence, Grace frowned as she spotted the cast on Chris‘ arm. “What did you do this time? And what about that bruise on your face?”

After two nights of fighting with Sebastian, the bruise on Chris‘ face had turned even nastier.

His arm, now in a cast, made it clear that the fight had not ended in his favor.

“It’s nothing.” Chris said flatly. “Why are you here so late?”

“Your father wants to see you. He’s waiting in the study,” Grace replied.

Chris gave a slight n

gave a slight nod and turned to head upstairs.

Grace watched him go, her gaze lingering on his cast, her expression unreadable.

She turned to the butler beside her. I need to see Kevin”

Understood.” he nodded and left.

Upstairs, as soon as Chris stepped into the study, the heavy scent of smoke hit him.

Fred had been retired for a year now, but the air of authority still clung to him.

For the past year, Chris had been running the Ashford Group with little interference from Fred.

But now, Fred’s sharp gaze locked onto him. “The heir to the Lucano family from Fiorenza has arrived in Long Harbor. You are aware of that, right?”

Tam Chris nodded.

“Have you met him?” Fred asked.

“Not yet,” Chris admitted.

Kevin had been trying to arrange a meeting with Lucano’s assistant, but so far, there had been no response.

Fred’s expression darkened. “Jackson met him.”

Chris‘ brows furrowed. “What?”

“At his grandfather’s birthday banquet,” said Fred.

There was clear displeasure in Fred’s voice. “Is Olivia holding you back?”

Stephanie had publicly announced the engagement cancellation. Olivia’s return was no longer a secret.

At the mention of Olivia, Chris‘ face tensed for a split second before he quickly replied, “This has nothing to do with Olivia. I am handling things with Mr. Lucano.”

and you still have not met him. Do you have any idea how many people are after

know,” Chris

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you really like Olivia, keep

huish the sentence, but

it had been the same.

caused a major scene, and the entire Ashford family

Understood” His tome

waved a hand

simple words, yet every one of them carried a weight Chris could

the stairs, he immediately noticed Grace standing there, her expression cold as she stared at

the other hand, looked like he wanted to

colder. “You have really let me down. | Olivia is slowing you down, and Stephanie made you lose control and start

Chris shot a glance at Kevin, his eyes going ice–cold.

was already feeling guilty, and under Chris‘ piercing gaze,

about to say something. But in the end, he swallowed

go,” he said to kevin

quickly and followed behind him.

as they reached the front door, Grace’s voice rang out behind them. “Don’t let Olivia

Harbor was buzzing with rumors that Chris was planning to buy a property in Shallow Bay Area for Olivia

Recovery

was one of the most prestigious real estate locations in the

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it, hoping to purchase a home there for her own retirement. But no one in the family had taken her

for a sick woman. Grace had looked into it. The

this supposed to be? She wants the whole world to know about their relationship? So if Chris doesn’t buy it for her, others will make fun

think she’s wandering around doing?” Chris tone carried a clear

especially when

and her expression darkened “Right. She’s so sick, yet somehow she still finds

enough” Chris said, his tone sharpening as he

eyes were stormy as she spoke Olivia isn’t as simple as you think.

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tell me what kind of person she is? Grace shot back. “Are you saying I can’t see things

was momentarily

much time with Olivia. Now, whenever something goes wrong, your first instinct is to blame

She… Chris was so furious he couldn’t even find the words to

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