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Chapter 83

Chapter 83

Olivia’s heart skipped a beat. “1… I got scammed out of the money!”

Catlin was stunned, “What? You…”

Scammed?

A shadow crossed Chris‘ eyes, his thoughts hidden from view.

Tyler, ever the trusting soul, took it at face value.

He chuckled. “Scammed, huh? No wonder you were yelling at them and threatening to call the cops.”

Olivia’s heart hammered against her ribs as she nodded frantically. “Yeah, they ripped me off for thirty thousand dollars. I was furious.”

Catlin visibly relaxed, relieved it was just a scam.

“Thirty thousand dollars isn’t worth getting into a fight.”

Tyler ruffled Olivia’s hair affectionately. “Yeah, it’s just money. Next time, don’t answer those dodgy calls.”

It was clear Tyler and Catlin bought Olivia’s story hook, line, and sinker.

Chris, however, remained inscrutable.

Olivia, sensing something was off, turned to him. “Chris, what’s wrong?”

His eyes were too intense.

She couldn’t tell if he believed her or not.

Chris shook his head. “Nothing. I have some things to take care of. Call me if you need anything.”

“Okay, sure.”

Olivia nodded, not daring to say more or meet his gaze.

One wrong word and her whole charade could crumble.

could r

*****

Outside the room.

Seeing Chris leave, Stephanie stopped eavesdropping and hurried away with Elliot.

But Chris spotted her as he exited the room.

He strode over.

As they all stepped into the elevator, Chris‘ face darkened at the sight of Elliot by her side.

‘A different guy every day?‘

‘That damn woman…‘

nd Stephanie and Elliot started to leave.

with a ‘ding‘, and

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hand grabbed her wrist. Stephanie turned

“Are you really cutting ties with the Harts?”

thought she was

half the things she said.

this woman was dead serious.

sent a lawyer to Catlin with the papers. Right on cue,

her respectfully. “Miss Giovanni.”

ahead, make sure it’s done right.”

was all Chris needed to hear. There was no mistaking

was really happening.

tightened his grip on Stephanie’s wrist. “Why?

“Didn’t that water bucket knock any sense into

Still asking why…

she owed him

Chris was speechless.

face darkened at the mention of the water bucket.

That woman!‘

be into

his mouth to speak. But a hand clamped onto his wrist.

felt like his bones would shatter with the slightest movement.

let go.”

glared at him,

challenged, “What’s up? Wanna throw

edge crept into Stephanie’s voice as Chris hesitated.

face was

released Stephanie’s wrist. Stephanie, free,

resolute, cold, as

felt a void in

*****

to Elliot. “Olivia’s account had a thirty–thousand–dollar

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swallowed

would never believe it.

Elliot nodded. “Understood.”

Stephanie, would get to the bottom of this.

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Evening.

Whispering Bay. Sebastian wasn’t home, and Elliot, after dropping her off, had rushed off

him.

table was laid out with all

her meal, Sebastian called. Sebastian picked up

I’ve only had one

were a child, needing him to monitor her every bite.

really

independent enough,

about to take the

“So obedient?”

uniquely indulgent

I’ll stop. Don’t worry so

I can’t help

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