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.

got my own plans. If he steps

the fun in

cut deep,

too merciful,”

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Stephanie was in a good mood, Ella

two chatted for a while longer before hanging

an unknown mumber popped up on

didn’t decline the call.

bailed you out, or was it that man? Chris‘ voice

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pissed off but guessed

were all eager to see me pay for Olivia. Looking at it

out a soft chuckle. “Does it really matter who got me out? It wasn’t you, that’s for sure, my

hit Chris‘ ears, they felt like needles,

and Stephanie’s

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

be staying single for you. You’re not worth it.

second. An almost violent urge surged through him to

are you right now?”

want?” Stephanie asked, her tone amused.

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

to Cloudridge Valley? Is your hand

her mouth, the air on the other end of the call

his left arm, still wrapped in a cast. His

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

fury. But before he could say

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

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

man is by tonight, then

nearly jumped out of his skin. A

up any intel on

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desperate for

mysterious figure was, he had suddenly appeared

is Stephanie involved with him? he wondered. The thought of it sent Chris fury skyrocketing

a cigarette and took a deep, aggressive drag. “I don’t care what it takes. Bring in

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

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