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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. If he steps in, everything gets wrapped

fun

you have to cut deep,

too merciful,”

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that Stephanie was in a good

chatted for a while longer before hanging up.

popped up

decline the call. She

you out, or was it that

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was so pissed off but guessed it had something to

Catlin were all eager to see me pay for

who got

Chris‘ ears, they felt

had already been boiling with anger, and Stephanie’s careless

voice turned ice–cold. “Stephanie, do you have no self–respect! Throwing yourself away like this? What do you

hell won’t be staying single for

violent urge surged through him to shut her up, to sew that mouth

right

want?” Stephanie asked, her

to Cloudridge Valley. You’d better tell that man of yours to get

still have the nerve to go to Cloudridge Valley? Is your

the air on the

a cast. His grip on the phone tightened as he gritted

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 careful. You don’t want to cross

fury. But before he could say another word,

the flames of his rage.

never, in his entire life, been this humiliated. No one in Long Harbor had

who that man is by tonight, then don’t bother showing up

of his skin.

still hadn’t managed to dig up any intel on the man..

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desperate

he had suddenly appeared

the hell is this guy? And why is Stephanie involved with him? he

“I don’t care what it takes. Bring in Zane if

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He had not expected Chris to go so far as to involve Zane. That only meant one thing: he

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