Chapter 31 Chapter 31 When Chris walked out of Cloudridge Valley , his head was buzzing , his mind in turmoil . Kevin had been waiting downstairs . The moment he saw Chris dark , stormy expression , and the bruises on his face , he couldnt help but gasp . So , Miss Giovanni still refused , huh ? he asked . Refusing to marry was one thing , but hitting someone ? Kevin shuddered , thinking about Stephanies fiery temper . Chris shot him a sharp , icy glance . Kevin instantly knew another failure . With a sigh , Kevin muttered , You cant just force these things . Women need to be coaxed . Coaxed ? Chris sneered . The word dripped with sarcasm . 11 Kevin fell silent . Honestly , with Stephanies stubbornness , no amount of coaxing would work . People saw her as fiery small in ability , big in attitude . Kevin , Chris didnt continue the topic . His eyes narrowed dangerously and spoke up . Find out who that man shes been spending time with is . Kevin blinked . What ? Another man ? He stared at Chris in disbelief . Miss Giovanni with another man ? Impossible ! She is always by herself . Even if someone is with her , its Miss Turner . In Kevins eyes , Stephanie was someone who wouldnt even bother leaving the house . She was definitely a couch potato , living off others , too proud to step outside . How could she possibly have another man around ? If it werent for the Hart family , she probably wouldnt even have Chris , the only man around her . Seeing Kevins disbelief , Chris gaze grew colder and chimed in , I ran into him . Do you think Im lying ? Kevin froze . You … ran into him ? Chris mind flashed to Sebastians cold , dangerous eyes , and that face , which felt strangely familiar but he couldnt place . Then there was the gun … That guy was just insane . Hes probably one of those underworld types , Chris said slowly . He was determined to find out who this person was someone like that even existed in Long Harbor . Whoever it was , hed make sure to tear them apart . Kevins confusion deepened . That cant be right , he thought to himself . With Miss Giovannis temper , how could she mix with someone like that ? Upstairs , the chaos had completely shattered Stephanies nap . Her thoughts were jumbled , especially with Sebastian exuding danger from every pore . She was sitting in his lap now , feeling the tension rise in the room . 1/2 * 76 % 4 Chapter 31 Sebastian seemed to love holding her close , as if in his mind , she was still the little girl he used to spoil . But she wasnt a little girl anymore she was grown . And now , there was no trace of that gentle affection . Instead , his every move radiated danger . Stephanie lowered her head , glancing at him . Can you just ask whatever it is you need to ? Please ? Blame it all on Chris . Shed already explained everything , and now this idiot was making it all for nothing . Sebastian raised an eyebrow . You were protecting him just now ? Stephanie shook her head . No , I just didnt want my home , the place Ive lived for two years , to be ruined . She felt the deadly seriousness in his presence . He was someone who could kill without a second thought . She had felt it before , back when he shot without hesitation during the kidnapping incident of her years ago . That was when she realized beneath his soft exterior lay a heart as dangerous as a predators . If Chris hadnt left , she was certain he wouldve done the same thing . You cant carry a gun around in Long Harbor , she said quietly , her voice almost apologetic . Sebastian smirked , Are you giving me a lecture , Stefi ? Stephanie pursed her lips . Im just saying , the reason I even agreed to marry Chris … Just , dont go hurt anyone , okay ? thing , but murder was Stephanie knew that revenge was one her hands . something else . She could never stomach the idea of blood on Her body stiffened as she thought about it . Sebastian knew that the kidnapping incident had left deep trauma on her . Otherwise , she wouldnt have been so easily intimidated by the Casalini familys threats . -Seeing the fear still lurking in her eyes , the coldness around Sebastians mouth softened , replaced by the gentleness of an older brother . Well Alright , he said softly , a slight smile touching his lips , be good citizens . You happy now ? Stephanie didnt fully buy it . She simply hummed in response . Sebastian tousled her hair gently . Still not sleepy ? No , Stephanie shook her head . After everything that happened , sleep was the furthest thing from her mind . Alright , Sebastian said . If youre not sleeping , then lets go . Go ? Where ? Stephanie asked , glancing out the window . The sun rose late in Long Harbor . 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