On Chapter 21 Stephanie stayed firm , her words sharp and biting . Chris , frustrated , took another drag from his cigarette . He seemed to hit a wall , finally asking . Then what do you suggest ? What should I do ? In his mind , hed done everything he could what more did she want ? All he needed was for Allison to come back . With her , Olivia had a shot . Stephanie , cool as ever , replied , Dont bring up the wedding again . Its over between us . Chris , you Grace snapped , clearly annoyed . Chris froze , the ash falling from his cigarette onto his hand . Why do you have to … The words Its over hit him harder than anything else . He couldnt wrap his head around it With her financial problems , why did she think she could just walk away from him ? Seeing the shock on his face , Stephanie sneered . Forget about Allison too . If you can get her back to treat Olivia , then go ahead . Youre rich , youre capable , you dont need me , right ? Her words mixed sarcasm with an uncomfortable truth . Chris face twisted with anger at the mocking tone in her voice . If money and power could fix things with Allison , he wouldnt be begging Stephanie for help . Hed used all his connections , but theyd all shut him down . In fact , hed already reached out to Allison , and she had flat out refused . And , the man behind Allison was making it impossible for Chris to force her into anything . Chris expression turned to pure frustration . Stephanie didnt even look at his annoyed expression . She asked , bluntly , Anything else ? If not , take me to Eastview Tower . Finding a cab around here wasnt exactly easy . Since Chris had sent Kevin off with her car , he was now stuck driving her . Chris paused , like a lightbulb had just gone off . He raised an eyebrow . Whats at Eastview Tower ? Got an interview ? Looking for a job as a backup ? Stephanie didnt even flinch . Her voice was flat . None of your business . Her tone was sharper this time , cutting through the tension in the car . Chris blinked , caught off guard . Frustration simmered in him , but he couldnt figure out how to let it out . Stephanie had really changed she wasnt the same passive girl he remembered . Now , she was bold , completely rebellious . In that moment , Chris had this urge to teach her a lesson , to make her fall in line . But before he could say anything , his phone rang . It was Olivia . Chris glanced at Stephanie , hesitated for a second , then picked up the call . 1/3 Chapter 21 His voice softened as he answered , Olivia , you awake ? * Chris , I feel terrible . Olivias weak , distressed voice came through the phone , making Chris chest tighten . His gaze flicked to Stephanie again , and his irritation shifted toward her , but there was also something else underneath it- concern for Olivia . Dont worry , call the doctor , he said gently . Olivia let out a faint , tired Mm , almost inaudible . The doctor said this is how I feel now . Feeling terrible is normal . Chris frowned . Did they give you any medicine ? Olivia coughed a couple of times , sounding fragile . No , they said Ive had enough medication . Chris paused for a moment , considering . He could understand why the doctor had decided not to prescribe more she had been on so many meds already , probably needing them every half hour . If they added more , shed be rattling like a maraca with every step . Chris worry grew even deeper . Im coming over right now . No , its okay , Olivia immediately responded . If youre busy , dont worry about it . Chris glanced over at Stephanie , almost absently . Not too busy . Stephanie curled her lip . She knew that was the answer hed give . When Chris hung up , a mocking smile slid onto Stephanies face . Chris , catching the look on her face , felt his irritation flare up again . His patience was wearing thin , both with Olivias condition and Stephanies attitude . Take a cab , he muttered to Stephanie . Stephanie couldnt help but laugh . Oh ? Am I imagining things ? Didnt you just say you wouldnt see her anymore ? But here he was , eager to run to Olivias side , even kicking her out of the car . It was clear Olivia had him wrapped around her finger . One phone call , and he was ready to drop everything and run . Chris face darkened , his temper rising . He shoved the black card back toward her . Go get a cab . It was clear he expected her to just accept it without another word .. Stephanie grabbed the card , shoving it into her bag . But she didnt budge . She wasnt going anywhere unless he drove her . She remained icy , staring straight ahead . Youre driving me there . The cold air outside matched the frostiness in the car , and besides , it had been Chris idea to give her a ride in the first place . Chris sat there for a moment , his fingers drumming impatiently on the steering wheel . Shed taken the card but wasnt leaving . What was he supposed to do next ? Chris wondered . Frustration boiled inside him , his head pounding with stress . After a long , tense pause , Chris finally gave in . He started the car , pulling away and heading toward Eastview Tower . 2/3 09:24 Mon , 3 Mar Chapter 21 As Stephanie stepped out of the car , Chris couldnt help but throw one last parting shot . You better think about the wedding carefully , he said , his voice low and threatening . If you really cause your family any losses , youll have no support left . If you offend them , dont even think about finding a job in this city . Stephanie raised an eyebrow , her expression completely unimpressed . She couldnt believe he was still this stupid still trying to pull that same old power play . Her eyes were cold , but she didnt flinch as she locked her gaze with his . Slowly , she spoke , each word deliberate , If I cancel the wedding , youll be with Olivia . And when that happens , any losses the Hart family suffers will be your problem , not mine . Chris shot back , his tone firm , Ill deal with it , but youll have to face the consequences of your actions . Stephanie could tell it was all just bluster he was bluffing . She knew exactly how the Hart family worked . Theyd find a way to make her pay , no matter how much they pretended to care about anything else . Stephanie snorted , a smile playing at the corners of her lips as she laid it on thick . Hurry up and get to the hospital . This could be the last time you see her . Olivias condition could turn for the worse at any moment , and Stephanie knew that was the one thing Chris couldnt ignore . Chris felt a stab of helplessness at her words , but he quickly buried it . Inside , he cursed himself , but on the outside , he kept his composure . He couldnt lose his cool not when he still needed to get through to her about the wedding . His frustration bubbled up , raw and unrelenting . It was so intense , it felt like his teeth might crack from the pressure . He didnt want to keep arguing he was afraid that if he did , it would be his stress that would kill him first . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!