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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.

opened with a ‘ding‘, and

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turned to Chris,

really cutting ties with the Harts?”

was

mean half the

was clear now this

Catlin with the

Stephanie, he greeted her respectfully. “Miss Giovanni.”

ahead, make sure it’s done

There was no mistaking her intentions

was really

on Stephanie’s

water bucket knock any sense into you?”

Still asking why…

she owed him an

Chris was speechless.

darkened at the mention of the

That woman!‘

be into her

speak. But a hand clamped

like his bones would shatter with

let

at

up? Wanna throw down?”

Stephanie’s voice as Chris

face was

Stephanie, free, walked away

figure was resolute, cold, as if there was no

Chris felt a void

*****

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

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Harts had swallowed

ass‘ Stephanie would never believe

Elliot nodded. “Understood.”

would get to the

47%1

Evening.

home, and Elliot, after dropping her

him.

out with

meal, Sebastian called. Sebastian

start. I’m full. I’ve

child, needing him to monitor her every

really

he started complaining she wasn’t independent enough,

about to take the blame for

“So obedient?”

warm and uniquely indulgent towards

full, I’ll stop. Don’t worry so much, okay?”

help but worry,”

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