Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Cha Verbal attacks were Stephanie's specialy And if it ever cshown is a physical light. Tyler wouldn't stand a chance against her rither.

ther words sent Tyler's be hammering in his chest.

The fact that she even knew about this only strengthieves his resolve. Stephanie had to go. If she stayed, she'd be nothing but trouble, both for hun and Olivia.

Shut up. Em done arguing with you. Mon said you're leaving Long Hathor mediately. You want to go on your own, or do I have to make you?" lyler's voice was practically dripping with tury Stephanie could tell he was ready to play hardisall.

So that's how it is? Well, if we're tearing off the masks, I might as well stop pretending too, she wondered With a scott, she said, “Ohe You really think you've got what it takes to makeleave?" Tyler was caught off guard for a split second.

Stephanie continued, her tone calu yet taunting. “The man who gotout tonight can protectjust as easily. Tell Olivia she's out of luck. Put not going anywhere." She wondered. Olivia went all out tonight. First, she tried to provokewith words, then she pulled her little tricks. Everything about it screamses desperation. There's got to be a reason. And I'm going to find out what it is Her mocking tone and blatant arrogance sent Tyler into a blind rage. "How dare you!" Stephanie cut him off. "Enough. If you really had the power to get rid of me, you wouldn't be wasting trunning your mouth We both know you wouldn't showan ounce of mercy.

"So go ahead, and try me. But if you can't follow through, do yourself a favor and stop this pointless bickering. You won't Tyler was so furious that he slammed the call down. If he kept talking to her, she might actually drive him to a heart attack.

Meanwhile, Catlin had just fished speaking with Olivia, Stepping out, she immediately noticed Tyler's stormy expression. "You're back already! Weren't you supposed to pick her up from the station and send her straight out of Long Harbor?" Tyler shot her a dark look. “Looks like we won't be getting rid of Stephanie that easily "What?" The moment she heard those words, Catlin's face turned cold. "What the hell happened?" "She was taken away by a man, someone powerful. And she's not staying in Cloudridge Valley anymore, Tyler said.

"Then where is she?" Catlin asked "No idea." Tyler exhaled sharply, rubbing his temples.

He wondered. For the first time. I'm realizing that maybe I never truly understood Stephanie: He had always thought of her as nobody, a girl raised in poverty, without status, without skills, a complete waste of space.

But everything that had happened over the past few days told a different story. The people she knew and the connections she had all pointed to something much bigger.

1/4 Mon, 3 Mar Chapter 73 Macro, Allison, and now, the man who bailed her out, these weren't just random figures. They were people with serious influence.

"If she doesn't leave. Olivia's going to be constantly dealing with her." Catlin snapped. The idea alone had her seething.

Tyler's expression darkened. "We need to figure out exactly what she's hiding first." "Hiding?" Catlin scoffed. 'She grew up dirt poor; what could she possibly be hiding?" Tyler shook his head. "And yet, look at the people she's surrounded by. Chris said that the status of the man in Cloudridge Valley is clearly not ordinary.

"And judging by how they interact, it's obvious they've known each other for a while. Then there's Macro, and her studio." They were all big shots.

That stuof hers wasn't small; it was a serious business. And opening something on that scale required serious money.

Upon hearing this, a flicker of doubt crossed Catlin's eyes. "Have I ever truly understood my own daughter?' she wondered.

"Then figure it out. Fast, Catlin ordered.

Tonight, Stephanie had nearly taken Olivia's life. They couldn't afford to let her stay in Long Harbor for too long. Tyler gave a firm nod. "I will." Just as Tyler and Catlin were about to continue their conversation, the sharp, urgent beeping of the hospital room's monitors pierced the air.

Their eyes met, both of their faces draining of color before they rushed inside.

On the hospital bed, Olivia lay motionless, her face deathly pale.

The monitors continued their relentless alarm, making Catlin panic. "Olivia! Are you okay? Call the doctor, now!" Weakly, Olivia opened her eyes, her frail fingers grasping Catlin's hand. "Mom, it hurts" Hearing those words, Catlin's heart shattered.

Stephanie's arrogance tonight had been unbearable. Now, with Olivia in this state, Chris and Tyler would stop at nothing to dig into the background of the men by her side.

Meanwhile, at Whispering Bay, Stephanie was wrapped in Sebastian's embrace. One of his arms was secured around her waist, while the other lazily played with a strand of her hair.

Sebastian had always liked holding her like this; since childhood, it was his habit.

But now, things felt different. Stephanie was visibly uneasy. “Sebastian, I should...” She didn't even know how to refuse. They were both adults now. Siblings or not, they shouldn't be this close. She had already told him multiple times that what they were doing wasn't right, that it needed to stop.

But Sebastian seemed to have selective hearing, brushing off her words as if they meant nothing. Stephanie felt like her heart was about to explode.

Sebastian twirled her hair around his finger, his tone laced with amusement. "Who is the person you love?" 2/4 Mon, 3 Mar Chapter 73 Her mind went blank. Her face burned. Of all the possible things, he just had to overhear that sentence. Just my luck, she wondered Her voice cout flustered. "Oh, well... Can you lete go first?" Sebastian chuckled, his voice gentle, filled with the sindulgent fondness he always had for her. "Stefi, you really have grown up. You even have a crush now.

His tenderness only made her heart tighten even more.

"Hey..." She stammered, completely lost on how to navigate this conversation.

"Tell me, Stefi. Who is it?" His voice was soft, coaxing. “Okay?" She gulped. "Can I not say?" "Nope. Stef, you have to tellwho you love. I'll take care of him for you," he said.

Stephanie's heart was in turmoil. She could never say it.

There were struths that were simply too dangerous to voice out loud.

She forced a chuckle. "I don't have a crush. I was just messing around." "Really? Sebastian raised an eyebrow.

"Yes. No crush." She nodded quickly.

His gaze didn't waver. "Strange... because it really seems like there is." "You're imagining things," she insisted, shaking her head a little too eagerly.

Sebastian let out a deep chuckle, finally releasing her from his grasp.

Ffrom He didn't press further. "Get srest. Don't stay up too late playing She knew exactly what he meant; dealing with the Hart family and Chris might be entertaining, but she needed to take care of herself too.

Sebastian could see it clearly.

Stephanie was toying with them, and they were absolutely miserable were because of it. But no matter how much fun she was having, he wouldn't let her overdo it With that, he left the room. As soon as the door clicked shut, Stephanie let out a deep breath. Thank God he didn't keep pushing, she wondered.

Outside, Elliot immediately stepped forward respectfully. “Hi, Mr. Giovanni" Sebastian lit a cigarette as he walked. His voice was low and thoughtful. "She's grown up. She's starting to keep things from me." There was depth to his words. Elliot understood exactly what he meant.

"Miss Giovanni only has you in her heart. There's no need to worry, Elliot reassured him.

Sebastian exhaled a stream of smoke, his lips curving slightly. "Is that so!" Elliot nodded. "Yes" 3/4 48% Chapter 73

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