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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.

own plans.

the fun in

you have to cut deep, one

too merciful,”

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was in a good mood, Ella felt reassured.

for a while longer before

unknown mumber popped

the call. She

it that man? Chris‘ voice came

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idea why he was so pissed off but guessed it had something

Catlin were all eager to see me pay for Olivia. Looking at it now, their righteous outrage was nothing more

it really matter who got me out? It wasn’t you, that’s for sure, my dear ex–fiancé.”

hit Chris‘ ears, they felt

Stephanie’s

“Stephanie, do you have no self–respect! Throwing yourself

starters, I sure as hell won’t be staying single for you. You’re not worth it. Stephanie shot back.

froze for a second. An almost violent urge surged through him to shut her up, to sew that mouth of

you right

you want?” Stephanie asked, her

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

have the nerve to go to Cloudridge Valley? Is your

mouth, the air on the other end of the

a cast. His grip on the phone

out a peal of laughter. “Are you trying to fight for Olivia’s honor? Hate to break it to you, but you’re only

fury. But before he could say another word, the line went dead.

tone that followed only fanned the flames of his rage. With a furious growl, he threw his

entire life, been this humiliated. No one in

man is by tonight, then don’t bother

nearly jumped out of his skin. A cold

still hadn’t managed to dig up any

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was desperate for

was, he had suddenly appeared in Long

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

aggressive drag. “I don’t care what it

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far as to involve Zane. That only meant one thing: he had to find out the man’s identity

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