Chapter 76

After visiting Mrs. Blackwood, Stephanie had to pass by Olivia’s hospital room on her way out.

Chris was waiting for her at the door. The moment he saw her, he frowned and stepped forward, blocking her path.

Stephanie raised an eyebrow. “What? Are you looking to get beaten up again today?”

Chris‘ voice was ice–cold. “How did you become like this?” His gaze darkened as it swept over the man following behind Stephanie, his expression turning even more hostile.

Elliot carried himself with an air of nobility, which led Chris to assume he was just another man Stephanie was clinging

Stephanie let out a short, mocking laugh. “And what does that have to do with you?”

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“If you really cut ties with the Hart family, what do you think you have left? Do you honestly believe those men would still want you?” As he spoke, his eyes flicked toward Elliot.

The air around Elliot grew even colder. He took a step forward. “Miss Giovanni, why don’t you wait for me in the car?”

Chris froze for a second at the way he addressed her.

Stephanie had no interest in wasting words with Chris. She nodded and glanced at Elliot, “Mind your limits.”

After all, the Ashford family was one of the most powerful forces in Long Harbor.

Sebastian was personally staying in Long Harbor this time, which meant whatever he was planning was serious

If Chris ended up provoking the Ashford family, it could make things even more difficult for Sebastian.

Elliot knew Stephanie was thinking about Sebastian’s best interests, so he nodded. “Understood.”

Stephanie took one last look at Chris, who still seemed stunned, then turned and walked away.

Just as she passed by, Chris suddenly grabbed her wrist. “You need to explain this to me

He could not understand why that man was so nice to her.

But before he could demand an answer, the next second, he was slammed against the wall, his head knocking against it with

a dull thud.

Elliot had no patience for anyone insulting Stephanie like that.

If Sebastian found out I let this slide, I would not hear the end of it, he wondered.

exploded. “You son

full–blown fight. Even with only one

She

stop right there!” He moved

one usable arm, Chris was at a disadvantage. Meanwhile, Elliot was no slouch when it

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hospital room, Catlin and Tyler heard the commotion and rushed out.

were both stunned. “Tyler, go help him! Catlin called

anxiously.

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with a powerful blow. His voice was calm

you might not have a functioning arm left. Are

injured. He glared at Elliot, eyes flashing

simply adjusted his slightly disheveled suit with practiced case, then turned and walked away.

okay?” His eyes flicked

himself was still sore. Elliot

could respond, a pained moan came

the first to rush back inside.

not doing well… You know, she used to be obsessed with her looks. This morning, when she saw how much hair she was losing…

trailed off, unable to continue, his voice thick

Tyler, then at the hospital

about to step inside to check on Olivia. But instead, Chris turned on his heel

were unsteady. Clearly, the fight had taken a toll on

in surprise.

comfort her echoing from the room, he had assumed Chris would at least take a look. But Chris

a moment, Tyler could not make sense

Stephanie’s side, Elliot drove Stephanie straight to Eastview

the car, Elliot spoke. “Mr. Giovanni has some business to attend to today, so he can only join you for

obediently.

another word, she turned and walked

pulling out his phone and dialing Sebastian. “Hi, Mr. Giovanni.”

to see Mrs. Blackwood?” Sebastian

into the Hart family and Chris,” said Elliot.

through the phone,

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seems to have a lot of free time, Sebastian finally

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