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.

son of a bitch!”

full–blown fight. Even with only

to watch. She simply turned around and walked

right there!” He

a disadvantage. Meanwhile, Elliot was no

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Olivia’s hospital room, Catlin and Tyler

did not recognize, they were

anxiously.

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

keep this up, you might not have a functioning arm left. Are you sure

already injured. He glared at Elliot,

his slightly disheveled suit with

His eyes flicked down to Chris‘ leg, which was trembling slightly.

himself was still sore. Elliot had not held back earlier.

a pained moan came from Olivia’s hospital

first to

She’s really not doing well… You know, she used to be obsessed with her looks. This morning, when she saw how much hair

continue, his voice thick

at the hospital room door.

check on Olivia. But instead, Chris turned on his heel and walked away.

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

blinked in

and Catlin’s frantic attempts to comfort her echoing from

a moment, Tyler could not make sense of it

side, Elliot drove Stephanie straight to Eastview

has some business to attend to today, so he

obediently.

word, she turned and

moment before pulling out his phone and dialing Sebastian. “Hi,

went to see Mrs. Blackwood?” Sebastian

We also ran into the Hart family and

Even through the phone, Elliot could feel

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lot of free time, Sebastian finally

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