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

broke into a full–blown fight. Even

to watch. She simply turned

Chris angrier. “Stephanie, stop right there!” He moved to chase after

no slouch when it came to fighting. Within moments, Chris began losing ground,

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Tyler heard

did not recognize, they were both stunned. “Tyler, go help him! Catlin called out

anxiously.

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sent Chris stumbling back with a powerful blow. His voice was

a functioning arm left. Are you sure you want to continue?” he said.

was already injured. He glared at Elliot,

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

over to Chris. “Are you okay?” His eyes flicked down to

himself was still sore. Elliot had

eyes. Before he could respond, a pained moan came

was the first to rush back

well… You know, she used to be obsessed with her looks. This morning, when she saw how

unable to continue, his voice thick

looked at Tyler, then at

moment, Tyler thought Chris was about to step inside to check

movements were sharp, but his steps were unsteady. Clearly, the fight had

in surprise. “Huh?”

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

not make sense of it at all.

Stephanie straight to Eastview Tower.

car, Elliot spoke. “Mr. Giovanni has some business

obediently.

she turned and walked inside.

her retreating figure for a moment before pulling out his phone and dialing Sebastian. “Hi,

Mrs. Blackwood?”

into the Hart

those words, silence filled the other end of the line. Even through the phone, Elliot could feel the

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to have a lot of free time, Sebastian finally said, his tone razor–sharp.

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