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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

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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.

elevator doors opened with a

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Stephanie turned to Chris, her voice icy.

really cutting

had thought she was just

half the things she

was clear now this woman

a lawyer to Catlin with the papers. Right

her respectfully. “Miss Giovanni.”

make sure it’s done

to hear. There was no mistaking her intentions

lawyer? It was really

his grip on Stephanie’s wrist. “Why? Because of

rolled her eyes, “Didn’t that water bucket knock any sense into you?”

Still asking why…

him an explanation.

Chris was speechless.

darkened at the mention

That woman!‘

guy be into her with that

But a hand

felt like his bones would shatter with the slightest

Ashford, let go.”

glared at him,

“What’s up? Wanna throw

Stephanie’s voice as Chris hesitated.

face was thunderous.

he released Stephanie’s wrist. Stephanie, free, walked

was resolute, cold, as if there was no

felt a void in his

*****

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

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Harts had swallowed Olivia’s

ass‘ Stephanie would never

Elliot nodded. “Understood.”

Stephanie, would get to the bottom

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Evening.

to Whispering Bay. Sebastian wasn’t home, and Elliot, after

him.

was laid out with all her favorite

Sebastian called. Sebastian picked up before the butler could.

full. I’ve only had one bowl!”

she were a child, needing him to

really that stressed?

if he started complaining she wasn’t independent enough, that he still had to

about to take the blame for that.

“So obedient?”

warm and uniquely

I’m full, I’ll stop. Don’t worry so

help but

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