Chapter 72

Chapter 72

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When Tyler brought the news back to the hospital, Catlin was so furious that she ranted for ten minutes. “Damn it! How could I have given birth to such a disgrace?”

She insisted. “We must send her away, no matter what. We have to get rid of her.”

If Stephanie remained in Long Harbor and the high–society ladies found out that she was willing to prostitute herself for some money–making projects, the Hart family’s reputation would be completely ruined.

Olivia was also surprised that Stephanie had left the police station so quickly, and worse, she was taken away by a man.

It seemed they had underestimated her. They had thought she only had Chris, but it turned out she had a backup.

Well, Olivia decided she would see what kind of guy had come to Stephanie’s rescue this time.

No matter who it was, she would make sure to take him away. Stephanie would not be allowed to have anything in Long

Harbor.

I’m so angry. How dare she!” Catlin fumed, her chest heaving with rage.

Chris was also seething. Is the guy Tyler mentioned Macro, or the one from Cloudridge Valley?” he wondered.

Stephanie had no idea about the drama unfolding at the hospital that night.

After they came home and had dinner, Sebastian had gone to his study, followed shortly by Elliot.

Stephanie had just gotten out of the shower and lay down on the bed when she received a call from Ella. “Stefi, I got wind that Chris and Tyler are teaming up to shut down your studio.”

Ella said, “My mom received strict orders not to collaborate with you and asked me to pass it along.”

They had been working behind the scenes before; now it seemed they were going all out.

Shut down my studio! Hmph, just how much do those people listen to Olivia? she wondered.

“Thank Mrs. Turner for me. Let her know I have plenty of projects lined up, and she doesn’t need to worry,” Stephanie replied.

“She’s given you a big project,” Ella added.

Stephanie was momentarily stunned. Ella envied her, while Stephanie envied Ella for having such a wonderful mother.

“Then thank her for me,” Stephanie said.

“No problem. Do you need any more help over there? I guess you won’t. Let Sebastian take care of them,” Ella suggested.

Previously, Ella might have been worried that Stephanie couldn’t handle the Hart family, but now there was no need.

With such a powerful brother, taking them down would be a piece of cake.

said. “I don’t need Sebastian’s help. I’ve got my own plans. If

the fun in that?”

If you’re going after Olivia, you have to cut deep, one slice

too merciful,”

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Stephanie was in a good

for a while longer before

an unknown mumber popped up on Stephanie’s

time, she didn’t decline the

out, or was it

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had no idea why he was so pissed off but guessed it had

for Olivia. Looking

matter who got me out?

words hit Chris‘ ears, they felt like needles,

and Stephanie’s careless tone

Throwing yourself away like

staying single for you. You’re not worth

through him to shut her up, to sew that mouth

are you right

Stephanie

way to Cloudridge Valley. You’d better tell that man of yours to get lost, Chris

still have the nerve to go to Cloudridge Valley? Is your hand even healed yet?”

left her mouth, the air on the other end of

wrapped in a cast. His grip on the phone

of laughter. “Are you trying to fight for Olivia’s honor? Hate to break it to you, but you’re only setting yourself up for disappointment. If I were you, I’d be more

Chris snapped, his voice laced with fury. But before he could

tone that followed only fanned the flames of his rage. With a

this humiliated. No one in Long Harbor had ever dared to provoke him like this.

by tonight, then

jumped out of his skin. A cold sweat

dig up

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desperate for answers.

this mysterious figure was, he had suddenly appeared in Long Harbor out of nowhere.

guy? And why is Stephanie involved with him? he wondered. The thought

“I don’t care what

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Zane. That only meant one thing:

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