Chapter 17 When Chris first saw the necklace , an image of Olivia wearing it popped into his head . But now , with it hanging around Stephanies neck , he felt something stir inside him a strange , unexplained feeling . Why are you just getting back ? I asked you to pick up Stefi , but she came back on her own , Grace said , noticing Chris standing there in the doorway . Chriss gare lingered on the necklace as he spoke . Grace paned Stephanies hand and smiled warmly . Stefi , why dont you stay here for a moment ? Chris and I need to talk . Stephanie gave a slight nod , and Grace shot Chris a pointed look , signaling for him to follow her upstairs . Stephanie understood immediately it was probably about Olivia . Grace was probably about to give Chris another lecture . The two of them stayed upstairs for about half an hour . The two of them stayed upstairs for about half an hour . Grace turned to Stephanie with a bright smile . Stefi , Im going to check on something in the kitchen . You and Chris should catch up . Without waiting for a response , she left , taking the butler and maids with her , leaving just Chris and Stephanie alone . Now alone , Stephanie was absorbed in a phone game . Chris could hear the loud bang , bang , bang of cannon fire coming from her phone . He instantly recognized it as one of the most popular games right now . He couldnt get his head around it : Why did his grandparents like this lazy woman so much ? It was clear to him that Stephanie didnt do anything else with her time just played games all day . Chris opened his mouth to speak , but when he saw Stephanie completely absorbed in her phone , furiously tapping away at her game , he hesitated . She didnt seem to care at all about him or anything going on around her . Frustration simmered inside him . Hed tried to talk , tried to make some kind of connection , but she was so into her game that she didnt even notice . Just then , his phone rang . It was Catlin . Chris glanced at Stephanie , still glued to her game , and decided to step outside to take the call . Hed completely forgotten about Graces warning to keep his distance from the Hart family . Stepping outside , he answered , Mrs. Hart Catlins voice came through in a rush , full of panic . Chris , what are we gonna do ? The professor treating Olivia just left the country Chris frowned. Which professor ? Catin was practically breathless . The gynecologist the genius , Dr. Allison Pierce . Chriss tone was calm , detached . Tll arrange for another one . Dont worry about it . 1/2 12:44 Sun , 2 Mar Chapter 17 To him , it was just another doctor . There were plenty of specialists out there . But Catlin wasnt calming down . Thats the problem ! Most other doctors are recommending surgery . 89 % She paused , and went on , You know Olivias condition she cant handle more surgeries . Her heart , her liver … shes not in any shape for that . Catlin then sighed , her voice cracking slightly . Pierce is a genius . With her care , Olivia has the best shot at recovering . Olivias heart needed surgery , and so did her liver . Shes already weak now , there was no way she could handle so many major surgeries . Catlin had been hopeful when she first heard about Dr. Allison Pierce . Shed been desperate to find the best possible doctor to give Olivia less surgeries , and Dr. Pierce had seemed like the perfect fit . But now , just the night before , she found out that Allison was leaving the country . Chris thought for a moment , then asked , You said her name is Allison Pierce ? The name rang a bell . He couldnt quite place it , but it sounded familiar . Yeah , thats her , Catlin confirmed . Shes young , but everyone calls her a genius . And thats when it hit him . Young genius . Suddenly , it clicked Allison Pierce was Stephanies best friend . Chriss voice grew firmer . Dont worry , Ill take care of it . Catlin sighed with relief , her voice softening . Chris , I really hope you can get Dr. Pierce to help us . Olivia cant handle any more surgeries . Ill make it happen , Chris said , before hanging up . The call had lasted about ten minutes , and when he went back inside , he saw that Stephanies game had finished . From the look on her face , shed won . She glanced toward the dining room , sensing the quiet . Nobody was ready for dinner yet . Her attention quickly snapped back to her phone as she tapped a few buttons , gearing up for another round . Without warning , Chris snatched the phone out of her hands . Stephanie looked up , startled . What the hell are you doing ? His voice was cold , his words sharp . Allison Pierce . Shes your best friend , right ? Stephanie raised an eyebrow , nonchalant . And ? Chriss face darkened . Did she leave the country because you told her to ? Chriss mind raced . Olivia had been rushed into emergency treatment last night , and they did a thorough check on her . The hospital director burned night oil and scrambled to finalize her treatment team . Pierce had been a key player in that team now she was suddenly overseas . 2/3 12:44 Sun , 2 Mar Chapter 17 And , coincidentally , Dr. Pierce was Stephanies best friend . ུ 89 % ། It was all starting to come together . Chris was beginning to make the connection , and he was sure now Stephanie had something to do with it . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!