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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

and the two men broke into a full–blown fight. Even with only one good arm, Chris still managed

watch. She

her leave only made Chris angrier. “Stephanie, stop right there!” He moved to chase after her, but Elliot cut

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

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Catlin and Tyler heard the commotion

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

anxiously.

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step in. Elliot sent Chris stumbling back with a powerful blow. His voice was calm but laced with warning

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

glared at Elliot, eyes flashing dangerously.

simply adjusted his slightly disheveled suit with practiced case, then

“Are you okay?” His eyes flicked down

Elliot had not

a pained moan came from Olivia’s

to rush

be obsessed with her looks. This morning, when she saw how much hair she was

off, unable to continue, his voice

looked at Tyler, then at the hospital

step inside to check on Olivia.

unsteady. Clearly, the fight had taken a toll on

in surprise.

Olivia’s painful cries and Catlin’s frantic attempts to comfort her echoing from the room, he had assumed Chris would at least take a look. But Chris just left.

not make sense of it

Stephanie straight to

Elliot spoke. “Mr. Giovanni has some business to attend

obediently. “Got

she turned and walked inside.

pulling out his phone and dialing

to see Mrs. Blackwood?”

We also ran into the Hart

of the line. Even through the phone, Elliot could feel the sheer iciness radiating from Sebastian.

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

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