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.

plans. If he

fun in

Olivia, you have to cut deep, one

too merciful,”

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Stephanie was in a good mood, Ella

a while longer before hanging up.

unknown mumber popped up on

she didn’t decline the call. She answered,

out, or was it that man? Chris‘ voice came

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he was so pissed off but

Chris, Tyler, and Catlin were all eager to see me pay for

it really matter who got me out? It wasn’t you, that’s for

words hit Chris‘ ears, they felt like

anger, and Stephanie’s careless tone pushed him over the

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

be staying single

for a second. An almost violent urge surged through him to shut

you right now?” he asked.

do you want?” Stephanie asked, her tone amused.

better tell that

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

air on the other

arm, still wrapped in a cast. His grip on the phone tightened as he gritted his teeth.

fight for Olivia’s honor? Hate to break it to you, but you’re only setting yourself up

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

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

No one

that man is by tonight,

his skin. A cold sweat broke out on his back.

dig up any intel on the

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desperate for

figure was, he had suddenly

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

drag. “I don’t care what it takes. Bring in Zane if you have to.”

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the wheel. He had not expected Chris to go so far as to involve Zane. That only meant one thing: he had to find out the man’s identity as soon as

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