Chapter 79 The office air was thick with tension Steplenie stared silently at Sebastian's back Chus and Selsastian hocked eyes, the hostility palpable Chuis gare sharpened as he challenged Seliastian. "Do you even know who she is? Can you handle her... lifestyle?" The himation stung Normally, Stephanie would have lashes out at Chris, but now, she was fixated on Sebastian.
This was a conversation they usually avoided.
But since it was out in the open she needed an answer, "What about her lifestyle Sebastian's voice was slangerously low.
Chris pressed on. "She has more than one man. She has me, her fiance. Doesn't that bother you?" "Does it bother you Chris fell silent.
Did it bother him? Of course, it did! He wanted to shake Stephanie, to destroy every other man in her life.
He didn't understand why he cared so much. It wasn't his business, as Stephanie had said.
But now, he even wanted to tear Sebastian apart.
Seeing Chris' hesitation, Sebastian's eyes narrowed. "It bothers you?" Chris remained speechless.
Sebastian's eyes narrowed. "One man is in the hospital, heartbroken, and you are here, obsessing over the past. You're a greedy one, Chris Chris' breath hitched.
He hadn't expected Sebastian to turn the tables on him.
What did he mean? Was he saying he didn't care about Stephanie's other ment If he didn't care... did that mean he didn't care about her? Chris glanced at Stephanie, confusion swirling within him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBefore Chris could respond, Stephanie addressed Sebastian, “Wait here for me. We can grab sMexican food later. okay?" 1/5 Chapter 79 Sebastian raised an eyebrow. Did I give you permission to eat spy food" Stephanie sighed internally.
Right as long as this guy's around. I'll never eat my favorite food: "Then wait here, and you can taketo eat something else?" che offered.
Sebastian didn't reply, simply sealing onto a nearby sota A Stephapproached Chris, who looked like he was about to explode. Seeing them interact so casually made his blood boil "Con, Stephane said, III walk Mr. Ashford out" The formality in her tone, the clear distance she put between them, made Chris glare at her He shifted his gare to Sebastian, still seething Stephanie rolled her eyes. "What? You gonna pretend your leg or hand is broken agam?" Chris' face darkened, thunderou But seeing the cold steel tucked into Sebastian's waistband, he spun on his heel and stormed out How could that man carry a gun so casually in Long Harbor? Who was he Anger and bewilderment warred in Chris mind.
Stephanie saw him to the ground floor.
Chris turned to her, his lips moving as if to speak, the questions he wanted to hurl at her caught in his throat.
Finally, he said. “Break it off with those other men, and I'll many you He declared with determination, Stephanie raised an eyebrow. "You'll marry me? Why? Honestly. Chris' sudden change of heart had her completely baffled.
Chris was already furious.
Stephanie's words only fueled his rage. "Why all the fuss? You're my fiancee. Marrying you is my duty: Stephanie was speechless.
Duty! 'Oh my god! She internally groaned.
"Chris, are you still living in the Dark Ages? Did you get a tiny brain?" Chris was speechless.
His mind went blank.
"Stephanie!" Chris was furious.
2/5 Mon, 3 Mar Chapter 79 Wasn't this what she wanted? All her recent actions, wasn't she just trying to force his hand? But now...
It wasn't a gaine.
Chris was certain once again, Stephanie wasn't playing around.
"Have you thought this through? Those men won't marry you. Do you want to live like this, degrading yourself?" "I may be degrading myself, but at least I'm alive. You should worry about whether that sickly Olivia will even survive." Chris gaped at her.
"You really are a narrow-minded jerk, and you are hopeless!" Stephanie turned to leave, but added, "And, I won't marry you. You're not what I want, either." Wasn't that direct enough? Clear enough? If this guy still didn't get it, then his brain was definitely beyond help Chris watched her leave, trembling with anger.
Kevin approached Chris. "Sir." Chris was breathing heavily.
"Do you think she wants to marry the owner of Whispering Bay?" -Kevin was speechless.
Well She was already living there. If she wanted to marry him, it shouldn't be too difficult, right? After all, by moving in there, Stephanie had already taken the first step that countless women couldn't. Seeing Kevin's silence, Chris continued, “Hah, does the owner of Whispering Bay even want her?" Although Stephanie was the real daughter of the Hart family, Chris had a feeling the owner of Whispering Bay was someone extraordinary.
Who could it be...? Could it be the man in Stephanie's office earlier? Various thoughts swirled in Chris' mind, throwing him into complete confusion.
Kevin said, "I'll take you back to change your clothes first.” Chris was soaking wet and stank.
Just how bad was Miss Giovanni's temper? 375 22:11 Mon, 3 Mar Chapter 79 Stephanie returned to her office.
Jennifer rushed over. "Boss. I poured a cup of coffee for the guest" "Okay" Stephanie nodded and entered the office.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJennifer and several colleagues stood curiously by the door.
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The man who had just entered was incredibly handsome, even more so than Mr. Ashford, and his aura was so powerful. Stephanie entered the office.
Sebastian was drinking coffee, a hint of disdain in his eyes, clearly unimpressed by the quality. Hearing her, he looked up.
His eyes were so deep and captivating, Stephanie felt like she was being pulled into them.
She walked over and stood before Sebastian, softly calling out, "Bubba." Sebastian put down the coffee cup and pulled her into his arms. Jennifer and the other staff members, peeking through the blinds, gasped.
It was confirmed, confirmed! Their boss had dumped Mr. Ashford for this man.
But this man was really handsome, exceptionally so.
And that Mr. Ashford!
He actually liked a sickly girl. Thank goodness their boss had sucham excellent backup, or it would have E been truly awful. Now, they all felt relieved.
Let Mr. Ashford stay with that sickly girl. Their boss deserved better.
Inside the office.
Stephanie, startled, wrapped her arms around Sebastian's neck a hint of grievance in her eyes. "What are you doing?" She had said it so many times, she was all grown up! And, Sebastian didn't remember that night, which infuriated Stephanie. "He wants to marry you?" "You believe the words of a fool? Stephanie pouted.
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