apter 22 Chapter 22 Chris gunned the engine , rage building inside him . Stephanie shot a quick glance at the luxury mall across the street . She pulled out her phone , and dialed Jennifer . The meetings pushed back two hours , she said , her voice tight with purpose . Jennifer picked up instantly . After hanging up , Jennifer was off , spreading the words . Stephanie wasted no time . She stormed into the mall , no hesitation , no second thoughts . For the next two hours , she treated herself to everything she could find jewelry , cosmetics , designer bags anything that screamed expensive . Meanwhile , Chris was speeding down the road , heading straight to the hospital where Olivia was . His phone buzzed over and over , each vibration a new purchase notification . He didnt even bother looking at the screen , but every time , it was the same thousands of dollars spent . He let out a sharp laugh , bitter and scornful . She said she didnt need money ? Yeah , right . It was obvious what was going on . Stephanie had barely gotten her card back and she was already on a full on shopping spree . Chris shook his head , a bitter smile playing at the corners of his mouth . She always acted like she was above it all , but the second money was involved , all that pride went out the window . Chris shook his head , a bitter smile playing at the corners of his mouth . She always acted like she was above it all , but the second money was involved , all that pride went out the window . Kevin approached , standing at attention . Chris silenced his phone , glancing up . Did you drive her car back ? Yes , sir . Kevin nodded . Chris started toward Olivias office but paused , as if remembering something He turned to Kevin , his voice low but firm . Shes been hunting for a job , reaching out to everyone . Make sure no one hires her . Kevin blinked , thrown off guard . +13 ) He wasnt sure he heard him right but didnt dare ask directly . Instead , he hesitated for a beat before asking , She still doesnt want the wedding ? The word still hit Chris like a punch to the gut . He clenched his jaw . Yeah , it was true . Yesterday , Stephanie had messaged Ella , pulling the plug on the wedding . He was the one who got dumped . Thinking about how shed thrown him aside so easily had Chris grinding his teeth . He scoffed , shaking his head . She will A week he added , Thats all it will take for her to realize she cant survive on her own . 1/3 09:24 Mon , 3 Mar Chapter 22 A week , he added , Thats all it will take for her to realize she cant survive on her own . He stepped into Olivias room . Catlin stood up when she saw him , her eyes wide with concern . Chris , do you think Dr. Pierce will be coming back ? Catlin asked , her voice full of worry . Chris let out a breath . Im handling it . Dont worry . Catlin could tell from his tone that nothing was resolved . < 76 % # She hesitated before asking . Wait , I just remembered Dr . Pierce is Stefis best friend , right ? Do you think Dr. Pierces trip abroad maybe has something to do with her ? Chris blinked , a little caught off guard . It wasnt just a maybe it was definitely true . Olivia gave him a pleading look , and for a second , his frustration with Stephanie flared up again . But looking at Olivia , fragile and vulnerable in that bed , he knew he couldnt let Stephanie keep acting like this . His phone buzzed again . The notifications kept rolling in . It used to be rare for him to get this many messages in a whole month , but now they just kept coming . He glanced down , hoping for something else , something different but nope . More alerts about Stephanies spending . The amounts were getting ridiculous . What had started as a couple thousand was now tens of thousands . He couldnt help but wonder what exactly she was buying . He hadnt realized just how materialistic she was , how money hungry . A soft voice interrupted his thoughts . Chris , Chris ? Huh ? What ? Chris snapped , turning toward Olivia . Her eyes were filled with sadness , a hint of concern . Im asking … is Dr. Pierce really Stefis best friend ? Chris nodded slowly , his expression unreadable . Yeah , she is . Olivia and Catlin exchanged a quick , knowing look . Neither of them needed to say anything more ; they both understood the weight of it all . Catlins breath hitched . So … Dr. Pierces trip abroad … Was it really her doing ? No , how could she be so cruel ? The second Catlin heard that Dr. Pierce was Stephanies best friend , everything clicked Stephanie had to be behind all of it . Olivias eyes filled with tears , the weight of it all settling heavily on her . Her voice dropped , full of sorrow . It seems like she still thinks I was behind her accident . Otherwise , she wouldnt be doing this to me . Mentioning the accident darkened both Chris and Catlins faces instantly . Before Chris could respond , his phone buzzed twice , back to back . 2/3 09:24 Mon , 3 Mar Chapter V He glanced at the screen more spending alerts from Stephanie , just like hed expected . 76 % Chris clenched his jaw , barely holding himself together . How can the be this shallow ? Her purchases has to he over a million by now 3/3 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!