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

screwed over your son,

words. “Y–you–L… Was I the only

blank. She slumped against the wall,

her own kid, she hadn’t

been great to her either, she

she thought about it, the

“I’m not in the mood to argue this with you. Get out of

done with Caitlin–nothing but disgust in his eyes. He turned away.

the perfect choice. Chad had bet everything on him.

had trashed everything, and Chad’s anger was raging out

just stood there, floored. “You…” Her legs felt heavy, like they wouldn’t

want to see your face again. You love Olivia so much? Go hang out with her, Chad snapped, every word

even

i

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

hurt. Chad’s chest was on line

anywhere. My son’s here on a sick bed,”

him down.

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

standing right there. Chad was

heard the Ashford Group screwed up their chance at Giovanni’s backup mine.

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darkened at Chad’s words, his brows knitting

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You’re done with me? Chad, you’re unreal…” She trailed off, too mad to keep going.

you was eight generations of bad luck for the Harts. Get out–go,

to argue, but her

her out.” Chad barked, not even

Caitlin–he just wanted to

didn’t want to leave, but Jake hauled her out anyway.

down the hospital director, demanding the best

a goner.

glance at Chris–not

Tyler came back a mess. Chad couldn’t

piling up all day, covering everything outside in white. The

in, and Stephanie was perched on the bay

warm and cozy, the fireplace

caught her gazing out, her eyes lit up

to go outside, but he’d

was still recovering–catching a cold now

wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her

her head, her nose almost brushing

lips. “What’s on your mind?” Stephanie blinked, then grinned. “Building a snowman. Her voice

his deep laugh rolling out, warm and easy.

sweet move

been extra sneaky lately, and it kept her on her toes. This close, who knew what he’d

voice dropping low,

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Chad’s words, his brows

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me? Chad, you’re unreal…” She trailed off,

you was eight generations of bad luck for the Harts Get out–go, go, go!” Chad waved her off,

but her throat locked

barked, not even

Caitlin–he just wanted

leave, but Jake hauled her out anyway.

down the hospital director, demanding the best

matter what, that hand couldn’t be a goner.

even glance at Chris–not a single look

back a mess. Chad

all day, covering everything outside in white. The