Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 59 KS 49% At the Ashford residence, Grace frowned as she spotted the cast on Chris' arm. "What did you do this time? And what about that bruise on your face?" After two nights of fighting with Sebastian, the bruise on Chris' face had turned even nastier.

His arm, now in a cast, made it clear that the fight had not ended in his favor.

"It's nothing." Chris said flatly. "Why are you here so late?" "Your father wants to see you. He's waiting in the study," Grace replied.

Chris gave a slight n gave a slight nod and turned to head upstairs.

Grace watched him go, her gaze lingering on his cast, her expression unreadable.

She turned to the butler beside her. I need to see Kevin" Understood." he nodded and left.

Upstairs, as soon as Chris stepped into the study, the heavy scent of smoke hit him.

Fred had been retired for a year now, but the air of authority still clung to him.

For the past year, Chris had been running the Ashford Group with little interference from Fred.

But now, Fred's sharp gaze locked onto him. "The heir to the Lucano family from Fiorenza has arrived in Long Harbor. You are aware of that, right?" Tam Chris nodded.

"Have you met him?" Fred asked.

"Not yet," Chris admitted.

Kevin had been trying to arrange a meeting with Lucano's assistant, but so far, there had been no response.

Fred's expression darkened. "Jackson met him." Chris' brows furrowed. "What?" "At his grandfather's birthday banquet," said Fred.

There was clear displeasure in Fred's voice. "Is Olivia holding you back?" Stephanie had publicly announced the engagement cancellation. Olivia's return was no longer a secret.

At the mention of Olivia, Chris' face tensed for a split second before he quickly replied, "This has nothing to do with Olivia. I am handling things with Mr. Lucano." "You?" Fred scoffed. “He has been in town for three days, and you still have not met him. Do you have any idea how many people are after what he has?" "I know," Chris said steadily.

1/4 22:04 Mon, 3 Mar Chapter 59 49% Fred leaned back, exhaling a puff of smoke, his gaze turning even sharper. "If you really like Olivia, keep her as a distraction. But if she starts affecting you, then He did not huish the sentence, but Chris understood the unspoken warning Two years ago, it had been the same.

Stephanie had caused a major scene, and the entire Ashford family had issued a deadly threat against Olivia.

Chris clenched his jaw and gave a curt nod. Understood” His twas not exactly respectful but it was not rebellious either: Fred waved a hand dismissively. "To" A few simple words, yet every one of them carried a weight Chris could not ignore: As Chris descended the stairs, he immediately noticed Grace standing there, her expression cold as she stared at Kevin Kevin, on the other hand, looked like he wanted to disappear into the floor.

Hearing footsteps, Grace lifted her head. She glanced at Chris, her eyes turning even colder. "You have really letdown. | Olivia is slowing you down, and Stephanie made you lose control and start a fight" The moment Grace said that, Chris shot a glance at Kevin, his eyes going ice-cold.

Kevin was already feeling guilty, and under Chris' piercing gaze, he didn't even dare to lift his head.

Chris stepped up to Grace, his lips parting slightly as if he was about to say something. But in the end, he swallowed the words and stayed silent "Let's go," he said to kevin Kevin nodded quickly and followed behind him.

Just as they reached the front door, Grace's voice rang out behind them. "Don't let Olivia wander around" All of Long Harbor was buzzing with rumors that Chris was planning to buy a property in Shallow Bay Area for Olivia Recovery Shallow Bay Area was one of the most prestigious real estate locations in the city.

4 Grace had once set her sights on it, hoping to purchase a hthere for her own retirement. But no one in the family had taken her interest seriously.

Now, rumors were swirling that Chris was willingly buying it for a sick woman. Grace had looked into it. The source of the rumor was from Olivia What is this supposed to be? She wants the whole world to know about their relationship? So if Chris doesn't buy it for her, others will make fun of him! Grace wondered.

"She's sick. What exactly do you think she's wandering around doing?" Chris tone carried a clear edge of irritation.

He hated anyone targeting Olivia especially when it cfrom his own family Grace caught the hint of protectiveness in his voice, and her expression darkened “Right. She's so sick, yet somehow she still finds the energy to show off" "Mom, enough" Chris said, his tone sharpening as he turned to face her.

Grace's eyes were stormy as she spoke Olivia isn't as simple as you think. Don't be naive." 2/4 (as 204 Mon, 3 Mar Chapter 59 "Did Stephanie put this idea in your head? Chris asked coldly.

49% "Do I need Stephanie to tellwhat kind of person she is? Grace shot back. "Are you saying I can't see things clearly for myself?" Chris was momentarily taken aback.

Grace pressed on. You've spent too much twith Olivia. Now, whenever something goes wrong, your first instinct is to blsomeone else" "Enough She... Chris was so furious he couldn't even find the words to argue.

In the end, he just stormed out. Grace narrowed her eyes as she watched his retreating figure. "Stephanie really has a lover?" "Yes" the butler confirmed. "I looked into it. Mr. Ashford got that huise at Cloudridge Valley, and his wrist was injured during a business gathering. He was attacked in an elevator" Grace's expression grew even darker. He doesn't even like Stephanie, so why the hell is he fighting with her man?" Has Chris lost his damn mind? And Stephanie? She actually has a lover? wondered Grace.

Fuming, Grace picked up her phone and called Catlin.

As soon as Catlin answered, Grace didn't hold back. "You are absolutely useless. Stephanie is your biological daughter and yet you failed to raise her properly. You kept your adopted daughter by your side, and you failed with her too? "Mrs. Ashford, you have gone too far," said Catlin. The outright accusation set off Catlin's temper immediately. What the hell does she mean by that? That I failed as a mother to both my daughters? So if the two families fall apart, it will be all my fault?' she wondered.

"Too far! Am I wrong?" Grace snapped. "Chris and Olivia cut ties two years ago. So why are you still dragging him into Olivia's mess?" Her tone grew sharper with every word.

Catlin felt a flicker of guilt. The truth was, she had only reached out to Chris because Olivia had asked her because to "Mrs. Ashford, you watched Olivia grow up. She is seriously ill. Her condition is severe."

I know. Uterine cancer, right? Grace's voice dripped with disdain. "But have you ever stopped to ask yourself how exactly she ended up with it? Did you ever question what kind of life she was living abroad?" "What are you implying?" Catlin's anger flared.

Grace scoffed. I'm just pointing out that it's a rather suspicious illness. And yet, you expectto feel sorry for her? Are you out of your mind?" Grace didn't bother hiding her disdain. She had never liked Olivia, and she knew exactly what Catlin was getting at.

Facing Catlin, she no longer felt the need to be polite. "I looked into it. Olivia isn't just clinging to Chris; she has you calling him all the ton her behalf.

"Mrs. Hart, you are Stephanie's mother. And yet you're bending over backward to defend an adopted daughter? That is truly eye-opening Most mothers only had deep maternal instincts for their biological children.

Indeed, Catlin had raised Olivia, and her protectiveness was understandable. But choosing to fight against her own daughter for an adopted child was beyond absurd.

"The Hart family is already a complete mess, Grace said coldly. "Do not drag the Ashford family into your disaster.

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