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 1/5 44% Chapter 167 "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 fine. But now you've screwed over your son, too." Caitlin stumbled over her words. "Y-you-L... Was I the only one who ignored Stephanie?" Thinking about Stephanie, Caitlin's mind went blank. She slumped against the wall, dizzy.

Yeah, she couldn't stand Stephanie's vibe-even as her own kid, she hadn't treated her right. She knew that.

But Chad and Tyler hadn't exactly been great to her either, she thought, biting her lip. Who in this family hasn't messed up? It wasn't just her fault-The more she thought about it, the more she felt like the victim.

Chad cut her off, voice cold as ice. "I'm not in the mood to argue this with you. Get out of my face.

He was done with Caitlin-nothing but disgust in his eyes. He turned away.

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

Caitlin's obsession with Olivia had trashed everything, and Chad's anger was raging out of control.

Caitlin just stood there, floored. "You..." Her legs felt heavy, like they wouldn't move.

"Get out. I don't want to see your face again. You love Olivia so much? Go hang out with her, Chad snapped, every word sharp and bitter, his teeth clenched tight.

He was so done with Caitlin-he couldn't even look at her without feeling sick.

He'd told her a million times: don't mess with Stephanie, don't push her buttons. But Caitlin had blown it off like it was no big deal.

Now she'd ignored him and got Tyler hurt. Chad's chest was on line with frustration.

Caitlin pulled herself together, stubborn as hell. I-I'm not going anywhere. My son's here on a sick bed,” she said, staring him down.

"He'll renounce you soon enough. I assure you. You've only got Olivia now," Chad fired back, his voice hard and cold.

He didn't care that Chris was standing right there. Chad was way past worrying about what anyone thought.

The company was going under-he'd already heard the Ashford Group screwed up their chance at Giovanni's backup mine. They were a disaster, too.

2/5 19:02 hu, 13 Mar Chapter 167 The Ashfords were useless to him now.

Chris's face darkened at Chad's words, his brows knitting together.

44%- ID- Caitlin's voice wobbled. "What's that mean? You're done with me? Chad, you're unreal..." She trailed off, too mad to keep going.

"Marrying you was eight generations of bad luck for the Harts. Get out-go, go, go!" Chad waved her off, his voice thick with disgust.

Caitlin tried to argue, but her throat locked up.

"Jake, drag her out." Chad barked, not even glancing back.

He was over arguing with Caitlin-he just wanted to focus on Tyler.

She didn't want to leave, but Jake hauled her out anyway.

Chad, meanwhile, hunted down the hospital director, demanding the best specialists for Tyler.

No matter what, that hand couldn't be a goner. He gritted his teeth, holding onto that hope.

He didn't even glance at Chris-not a single look.

Chris had gone to Shallow Bay Area with Tyler, and Tyler cback a mess. Chad couldn't help blaming him for not watching out better.

Snow had been piling up all day, covering everything outside in white. The wind whistled by the windows. Shallow Bay Area was snowed in, and Stephanie was perched on the bay window, staring out at the drifts.

It was freezing out there, but inside was warm and cozy, the fireplace popping with a good fire. Sebastian walked in and caught her gazing out, her eyes lit up like a kid dying to go play. She'd been bugging him all afternoon to go outside, but he'd shot it down.

Macro had warned she was still recovering-catching a cold now would suck.

Sebastian slipped up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her in close.

Feeling his warmth, Stephanie turned her head, her nose almost brushing his cheek Their breaths mixed as Sebastian leaned down, planting a soft kiss on her lips. "What's on your mind?" Stephanie blinked, then grinned. “Building a snowman. Her voice was all excited and bouncy.

"Such a little girl. Sebastian teased, his deep laugh rolling out, warm and easy.

He kissed her forehead, the sweet move making her heart skip a beat.

Stephanie wiggled in his arms, hutting playfully. He'd been extra sneaky lately, and it kept her on her toes. This close, who knew what he'd do next? She wasrt about to let him mess with her and trap her again Sebastian tightened his hold on her, his voice dropping low, "Stop wiggling. I just need one minute.

3/5 Chapter 167 The Ashfords were useless to him now Chris's face darkened at Chad's words, his brows knitting together.

KS44% Caitlin's voice wobbled. "What's that mean? You're done with me? Chad, you're unreal..." She trailed off, too mad to keep going "Marrying you was eight generations of bad luck for the Harts Get out-go, go, go!" Chad waved her off, his voice thick with disgust.

Caitlin tried to argue, but her throat locked up Jake, drag her out." Chad barked, not even glancing back.

He was over arguing with Caitlin-he just wanted to focus on Tyler.

She didn't want to leave, but Jake hauled her out anyway.

Chad, meanwhile, hunted down the hospital director, demanding the best specialists for Tyler.

No matter what, that hand couldn't be a goner. He gritted his teeth, holding onto that hope.

He didn't even glance at Chris-not a single look Chris had gone to Shallow Bay Area with Tyler, and Tyler cback a mess. Chad couldn't help blaming him for not watching out better.

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

Shallow Bay Area was snowed in, and Stephanie was perched on the bay window, staring out at the drifts. It was freezing out there, but inside was warm and cozy, the fireplace popping with a good fire. Sebastian walked in and caught her gazing out, her eyes lit up like a kid dying to go play. She'd been bugging him all afternoon to go outside, but he'd shot it down.

Macro had warned she was still recovering-catching a cold now would suck. Sebastian slipped up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her in close. Feeling his warmth. Stephanie turned her head, her nose almost brushing his cheek.

Their breaths mixed as Sebastian leaned down, planting a soft kiss on her lips. "What's on your mind?" Stephanie blinked, then grinned. "Building a snowman." Her voice was all excited and bouncy. "Such a little girl," Sebastian teased, his deep laugh rolling out, warm and easy.

He kissed her forehead, the sweet move making her heart skip a beat.

Stephanie wiggled in his arms, huffing playfully. He'd been extra sneaky lately, and it kept her on her toes. This close, who knew what he'd do next? She wasn't about to let him mess with her and trap her again. Sebastian tightened his hold on her, his voice dropping low. "Stop wiggling. I just need one minute." 3/5 Chapter 167 Stephanie mumbled under her breath. "Macro says I've got to learn to handle myself now. Guys can be such jerks about that sometimes Sebastian stopped cold.

The room went quiet for a beat, just the firewood popping in the background.

His breathing hitched, uneven for a second. He squinted at her. "That's what he said?" This little punk-calling him a jerk right to his face? His tone got a sharp, dangerous edge.

Stephanie nodded, totally serious. "Yep, and I'm with him on that." Sebastian let out a low, playful laugh, leaning in to nip her earlobe-light and teasing, like he was messing with her.

Stephanie squeaked, ducking her head and tucking her chin. "Hey, knock it off!" His laugh got deeper, eyes sparkling with trouble. "Getting gutsy, huh? Talking smack toright here?" "Hmph, it hurt," she whined, her voice tiny but pouty.

Back when she'd begged him, she'd yelled herself hoarse. She could still feel it in her throat even now. Macro was spot-on-total jerk move. She nodded to herself, agreeing quietly.

Sebastian's grip tightened, his warm breath brushing her ear.

Stephanie scrambled to switch gears. "Did they find Luca yet?" Sebastian's answer was flat, chill as ever. "Nope" "Huh?" Stephanie blinked, a bit shocked.

Luca had tried to grab her, and they still hadn't tracked her down? S So....

that meant she couldn't even go outside tomorrow.

Not that it mattered much-looking at the blizzard tearing through outside, tomorrow wasn't looking good m anyway. Before Sebastian could add anything, the phone rang, slicing through the quiet with its loud buzz. Sofia's nflashed on the screen

Sofia was freaking out on the line, her voice all over the place. "Sebastian, send someone on it, fast! I can't get through to Luca either!" Sebastian's face went dark. His fingers gripped the phone tighter.

Stephanie's lip twitched when she heard it, a cold little smirk flashing in her head.

Sofia and Luca had been plotting together, trying to gang up on her. Now she was pretending she couldn't reach Luca? Con

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