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

But now you’ve screwed over

stumbled over her words. “Y–you–L… Was I the only one who ignored

Caitlin’s mind went blank. She slumped against the wall, dizzy.

own kid,

and Tyler hadn’t exactly been great to her either, she thought, biting her lip. Who in this family hasn’t messed up?

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

cut her off, voice cold as ice. “I’m not in the mood to

with Caitlin–nothing but disgust in his eyes. He

was the one he’d picked to take over, the perfect choice. Chad had bet everything on

with Olivia had trashed everything, and Chad’s anger was raging

just stood there, floored. “You…” Her legs

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

so done with Caitlin–he couldn’t even look at her without

i

mess with Stephanie, don’t push her buttons. But Caitlin had blown it off like it was no big deal.

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

together, stubborn as hell. I–I’m not going anywhere. My son’s here on a sick bed,” she said,

him down.

You’ve only got Olivia now,” Chad fired back, his

didn’t care that Chris was standing right there. Chad was way past worrying about

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

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at Chad’s words, his brows knitting

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me? Chad, you’re unreal…”

for the Harts. Get out–go, go, go!” Chad

but her throat

barked, not even glancing back.

Caitlin–he just

leave, but Jake hauled her out anyway.

director, demanding the best specialists for Tyler.

couldn’t be a goner. He gritted his

at Chris–not a

to Shallow Bay Area with Tyler, and Tyler came back a mess. Chad couldn’t help blaming him for

all day, covering everything outside in white. The wind whistled by the

snowed in, and Stephanie was perched on the bay window,

inside was warm and cozy, the fireplace popping with a good

in and caught her gazing out, her eyes lit up like a

to go outside, but

recovering–catching a cold now would suck.

behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist

warmth, Stephanie turned her head, her nose almost brushing

breaths mixed as Sebastian leaned down, planting a soft kiss on her lips. “What’s on your mind?” Stephanie

Sebastian teased, his deep laugh

her forehead, the sweet move making her heart

on her toes. This close, who knew what he’d do next? She wasrt about to let him mess with

on her, his voice dropping low, “Stop wiggling.

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at Chad’s words, his brows

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that mean? You’re done with me? Chad, you’re unreal…” She trailed off, too

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

tried to argue, but her throat locked

out.” Chad barked, not

was over arguing with Caitlin–he just wanted

leave, but Jake hauled her out

hospital director, demanding the

goner.

at Chris–not

gone to Shallow Bay Area with Tyler, and Tyler came back

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