Chapter 188

<97%1

Chris stood in the cold wind, itching to go inside and see what was going on, but the security guards wouldn’t let him through.

When Macro came out, he saw Kevin next to Chris, trying to talk the guards into letting them in.

Macro didn’t want to get involved, but thinking about how upset Sebastian had been–and the trouble that could spill over into Long Harbor–he stopped his car and rolled down his window.

As their eyes met, Macro asked, “Here to see Stefi?”

Hearing Macro call Stephanie in an intimate way, Chris felt a pang in his chest. The way people around Sebastian talked about her made it clear what kind of role she played in the Lucano family.

Chris tried to swallow his unease. “How’s she doing?” he asked.

Macro could tell Chris already knew about the accident. He gave him a serious look. “She’s the little princess of the Giovanni family. Her safety is none of your business.”

Chris was stunned at Macro’s words. Everyone had always thought she was raised by some hicks–unloved, uncared for, and without manners.

But now, it turned out she was one of the famous Giovanni sisters from Fiorenza–the very sister Sofia had always bragged

about.

Macro said, “Mr. Ashford, let me just remind you. You don’t deserve Stefi. The Lucano family won’t accept you.”

She was the little princess of the Giovanni family, known in Fiorenza. She was the younger sister that Sofia took everywhere and had never endured any hardship. But in Long Harbor, she found herself facing real difficulties for the first time.

“She’s not connected to you anymore. Don’t look for her again,” Macro said.

Chris’s breath caught. Hearing Macro’s words, he felt like part of his heart was missing. There was no visible blood, but the pain was deep.

said, “Mr. Ashford, the family doctor called.

medical help–one was seriously ill, and the other was badly injured. But no hospitals in Long

no choice but to go against his mother’s wishes and send the family doctor to the Harts. But now, things didn’t

of ruin. However, the Ashfords

He glanced at the number and handed it to Chris.

and answered,

I’m gonna make it,” Olivia said, her voice weak and pained. She sounded genuinely overwhelmed by the pain. Now

hollow. He never thought

lost a lot of blood,” Olivia

1/3

20

Chapter 188

kept up, she was really going

couldn’t get through to

already consumed by desire when

vibration

he growled, his voice rough with

“Answer it. It could be important.” She was actually terrified it

because he might need

finally got up, frustration etched on his face, and picked up his phone. Seeing

Giovanni, it’s me.” Chris’s voice came through the

from the bed. ‘What? Is Chris

up?” The danger in his voice came through the connection, creating an instant pause on the other end of the line.

the Hart family is

Stephanie on the phone. She’d blocked

“Family? Stefi, do you need it?” He glanced at Stephanie, his voice on the phone

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255