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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

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a hand grabbed her wrist. Stephanie turned to

you really cutting ties

she was just

didn’t mean half

was clear now this woman

the papers. Right on cue, the lawyer

he greeted her

ahead, make sure it’s done

Chris needed to hear. There was no mistaking

was

his grip on Stephanie’s wrist.

her eyes, “Didn’t that water bucket knock any sense

Still asking why…

she owed him an

Chris was speechless.

face darkened at the mention of the water bucket.

That woman!‘

be into her with

his mouth to speak. But a hand clamped onto his

grip was like a vise. Chris felt like his bones would shatter

let go.”

glared at

up? Wanna throw

dangerous edge crept into Stephanie’s voice as Chris hesitated.

was thunderous.

Stephanie, free, walked away with

was resolute, cold, as

void in his

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Harts had swallowed Olivia’s story whole.

Stephanie would never believe it.

Elliot nodded. “Understood.”

to the bottom of this.

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Evening.

and Elliot, after dropping

him.

laid out with

Sebastian called. Sebastian picked up before the butler could.

start. I’m full. I’ve

if she were a child, needing

really

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

to take

“So obedient?”

warm and uniquely indulgent

stop. Don’t worry so much,

help but worry,” Sebastian said.

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