Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 167

The vibe in Shallow Bay Area was chill as ever, the sea breeze slipping through the window with a light salty kick.

Tyler and Chris’s dumb little stunt didn’t even make a ripple here. Everything just kept rolling, nice and easy.

But over at the hospital? Caitlin and Chad felt like the world was caving in

Tyler’s injury was rough–real rough. One hand got smashed in the worst spot, and the doc laid it out straight; it was probably ruined, no surgery could fix it.

When Caitlin heard that, she almost passed out again, legs buckling as she slumped against the wall.

Olivia?”

Chad lost it, his voice a low growl. “Why the hell did he go after her again? Shallow Bay Area, of all places–and for O

Everyone knew Stephanie couldn’t stand anything tied to Olivia. She’d never tried to hide it.

And now Tyler had chased her down in Shallow Bay over Olivia’s crap–and ended up like this? It was unreal

Caitlin’s chest felt like it was caving in. She grabbed at it, stuttering, “But I didn’t have a choice, did I Olivia ran out of meds. today”

She was freaking out, hands shaking like crazy.

Yesterday. Olivia was hurting so bad she OD’d on her pills. Today, with nothing left, she was a mess–crying, begging for someone to do something.

And since she couldn’t leave the country, Tyler went to Shallow Bay Area

Chad’s temper flared the second he heard Olivia’s name. He glared at Caitlin and bellowed, “You’re seriously gonna let Olivia tank this whole family?”

Seeing Chad flip out, Caitlin froze, caught off guard.

She stammered, “Why are you lashing out at me?”

Chad sneered, his voice pure poison. “Caitlin, are you dumb, or just nuts? You really don’t see why the Hart Group’s been going down the drain?”

Caitlin stood there, stunned, her lips trembling.W–why? Isn’t it Stephanie’s fault? She hates us, she’s out to ruin us. I wish I’d never had her–1 regret it every day.”

Chad went quiet, his stare turning ice–cold.

Hearing her say that even now, Chad lost it. His temples pulsed, veins popping with fury.

His face went all blotchy and purple, fists clenched so hard they cracked.

“It all kicked off with that crap between Stel and Olivia Mr. Giovanni’s been hammering the Hart Group lately because we couldn’t take care of Stefi these past few years–don’t you get that Chad growled, locking eyes with her.

And still, she sent Tyler to Shallow Bay Area for Olivia. She’d lost her freaking mind

Now look–Mr. Giovanni was ticked, and Tyler was laid up, a total wreck in a hospital bed

Caitlin’s face went pale. She leaned against the wall to keep from falling “B–but that fight—I told Stephanie everything I was supposed to, didn’t dr

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“She’s the one who won’t drop it. What, am I just supposed to let Olivia die?” Her voice got sharp, cutting through the room.

Caitlin was falling apart, her head a jumbled mess,

When Chad heard her bring up Olivia with that pitiful tone, he hit his limit. His eyes turned bloodshot.

He swung his hand up and slapped her hard across the face, too quick for anyone to stop him.

The crack rang out, loud enough to make the hallway lights feel like they flickered.

The corridor went dead quiet. Chris glanced at Caitlin and Chad, frowning.

Caitlin stumbled back from the hit, her cheek putting up red in seconds.

Her eyes shrank as she stared at Chad, voice shaky. “You–you hit me? She touched her face, stunned.

Chad gritted his teeth. “You know the kind of weight Sebastian’s got around here. You ditched your own daughter for Olivia

you’ve screwed over your son,

over her words. “Y–you–L… Was I the

mind went blank. She slumped against

her own kid, she hadn’t treated her

Tyler hadn’t exactly been great to her either, she thought, biting her

her fault–The more she thought about it, the more she felt like the

in the mood to argue this with you. Get out of my

done with Caitlin–nothing but disgust

the one he’d picked to take over, the perfect choice. Chad had

and Chad’s anger was

“You…” Her legs

love Olivia so much? Go hang out with her, Chad snapped,

couldn’t even look at her without

i

with Stephanie, don’t push her buttons. But Caitlin had blown

him and got Tyler hurt. Chad’s chest was on line with frustration.

herself together, stubborn as hell. I–I’m not going anywhere. My son’s here

him down.

renounce you soon enough. I assure you. You’ve only got Olivia now,” Chad fired back, his voice hard and

was standing right there. Chad was way

up their chance at Giovanni’s backup mine. They were

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were useless to him now.

darkened at Chad’s words,

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voice wobbled. “What’s that mean? You’re done with me? Chad, you’re unreal…” She trailed off,

the Harts. Get out–go, go, go!” Chad waved her off, his voice thick with disgust.

argue, but her throat locked

barked, not even

just wanted to focus on

leave, but Jake hauled her

meanwhile, hunted down the hospital director, demanding the

goner. He gritted his teeth, holding onto that hope.

glance at Chris–not a

and Tyler came back a mess. Chad couldn’t help blaming him for

had been piling up all day, covering everything outside in white. The wind whistled

Stephanie was perched

was freezing out there, but inside was warm and cozy, the fireplace popping with a good fire.

walked in and caught her gazing out, her eyes lit

go outside, but he’d

still recovering–catching a cold now

around her waist and

warmth, Stephanie turned her head,

leaned down, planting a soft kiss on her lips. “What’s on your mind?”

teased, his deep laugh rolling

forehead, the sweet move

his arms, hutting playfully. He’d been extra sneaky lately, and it kept her on her toes. This close, who knew what he’d do next? She wasrt about to let him mess with her

tightened his hold on her, his voice dropping low, “Stop wiggling. I just need one

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Ashfords were useless

darkened at Chad’s words, his brows

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done with me? Chad, you’re unreal…” She

luck for the Harts Get out–go, go, go!”

argue, but her throat locked up

drag her out.” Chad barked, not

Caitlin–he just wanted to

but Jake hauled her out

meanwhile, hunted down the hospital director, demanding the best

be a goner. He gritted his teeth, holding onto that hope.

glance at Chris–not

with Tyler, and Tyler came back

outside