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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, her voice

really cutting

thought she was just

didn’t mean half the

was clear now this woman

the papers.

greeted her respectfully. “Miss

sure it’s

all Chris needed to hear. There was no mistaking

was really happening.

grip on Stephanie’s

her eyes, “Didn’t that water

Still asking why…

owed him

Chris was speechless.

the mention of the water bucket.

That woman!‘

into

mouth to speak. But a hand clamped

a vise. Chris felt like his bones would shatter with the slightest

let go.”

at

up?

crept into Stephanie’s voice as Chris hesitated.

face was thunderous.

he released Stephanie’s wrist. Stephanie, free, walked away with Elliot.

as

Chris felt a void in

*****

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

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swallowed

my ass‘ Stephanie would never believe

Elliot nodded. “Understood.”

Stephanie, would get to

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Evening.

and Elliot, after dropping her

him.

laid out with all her favorite dishes

called. Sebastian picked up

start. I’m full. I’ve only had

she were a child, needing him

really that stressed?

complaining she wasn’t independent enough,

to take the blame for that.

“So obedient?”

and uniquely

full, I’ll stop. Don’t worry

help

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