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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.

doors opened with a ‘ding‘, and

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Stephanie turned to Chris, her voice icy.

really cutting ties with the Harts?”

had thought she was just acting

she didn’t mean half the things she said.

now this woman was dead

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

Stephanie, he greeted her respectfully. “Miss

sure it’s done

all Chris needed to hear. There

was really

on Stephanie’s wrist. “Why? Because of Olivia?”

eyes, “Didn’t that water bucket knock

Still asking why…

him an explanation.

Chris was speechless.

mention of the water bucket.

That woman!‘

be into her

opened his mouth to speak. But a hand clamped

vise. Chris felt like his bones would shatter

let go.”

glared at him,

challenged, “What’s up?

crept into Stephanie’s voice as Chris

face was

he released Stephanie’s wrist. Stephanie, free,

cold, as if there was

Chris felt a void

*****

turned to Elliot. “Olivia’s account had a thirty–thousand–dollar withdrawal. Track where that money went.”

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swallowed Olivia’s

Stephanie would never believe

Elliot nodded. “Understood.”

Stephanie, would get to the bottom of

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Evening.

and Elliot, after dropping her

him.

was laid out with all her favorite dishes from Fiorenza.

through her meal, Sebastian called. Sebastian

start. I’m full. I’ve only had

if she were a child, needing him

Sebastian really

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

take the blame for

“So obedient?”

uniquely indulgent towards Sebastian.

full, I’ll stop. Don’t

help but worry,” Sebastian

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