Chapter 43 This was Stephanies way , After she left the Giovanni family , she had suffered bullies and fought them back . If anyone hit her , she would hit back . If anyone swore dirty words at her , she would swore back , There was no chance that she would be abused amenally . Lilian yelled . Damn you , bitch . Im glad Chris dumped you . You easy woman . Shame on you ? Stephanie fought back . What the fuck are you saying ? 1 dumped him ! Stephanie didnt feel like wasting time with her . She was Olivias friend . It was not strange that she thought so foully of her . Lilian sneered . You dumped him ? You must have hooked up with a richer man ! Youll regret it , Stephanie . Before Stephanie could retort it , she continued . Have you heard that ? Chris will spend billions of dollars acquiring Whispering Bay for Olivia . Have you heard of Whispering Bay ! Her tone was filled with complacency . Whispering Bay !? Stephanie looked around at her room . Lilian boasted , You cant have heard it . You bumpkin . Whispering Bay is the best seaside manor in Long Harbor . Its much bigger that the biggest park youve ever been to . Huge , isnt it ? Think about it , what did you get when you were hist fiancee ! Nothing What a shame . Lilian said nonstop . Stephanie sneered , Whispering Bay ? Are you sure Chris will acquire it for Olivia ? He is buying ! Lilian was affirmative , Wait and see . You will never have a man buy such an expensive manor for you ! Stephanie rolled her eyes . Dont boast so hastily until he buys it . Lilian was merely a foolish girl that stood at Olivias side for Tylers sake . It was a shame that she had no idea what a jerk Tyler was . Although Tyler hadnt married , he had an illegitimate son that was already two years old . Stephanie hung up the phone decisively Talking to Lilian was nothing but a waste of time . As soon as she hung up the phone . Ella called . 1/4 Mon , 3 Mar Chapter 43 Stephanie answered . Ella ? Stephanie , I heard an important news , Ella sounded stirred . Chris is acquiring Whispering Bay for Olivia . He is trying to contact its owner by all means . He must be mad , isnt he ? Stephanie didnt comment . Dont you think there is something wrong with him ? Why doesnt his family stop him ? Ella continued . She didnt like Olivia either . Olivia was too greedy and too hypocritical . She was mean and hostile to Stephanie , her adoptive familys real daughter . Everyone in Long Harbor knew Olivia was more cherished by the Harts than Stephanic . It was a shame . Stephanie knew what Ella was thinking . She assured her . Dont worry . Whether the Ashford family interferes with it or not , he will not get what he wants . Why ? How can you be sure ? He has always wanted to acquire Whispering Bay . If he does have the ability , he would have long succeeded . Now that the news circulates , it must be Olivias trick . What ? Thats dirty . Stephanie nodded . But Chris has no idea about it . He will not succeed to buy it from the owner . Both he and Olivia will be a laughing stock Everyone knew that Chris had been desirous of Whispering Bay and that he had never succeeded . Now that he was acquiring it for Olivia , it was time to fully wield his wealth and influence . Public attention was aroused . If he failed , it would be embarrassing . Olivia had disseminated the news so that Chris would do his best . She was too eager and too foolish , having no idea at all . what would happen if Chris failed . Ella was curious . Why are you so sure that they cant get it . She couldnt wait to see Chris and Olivia lose face , but Chris seemed positive . I heard that he is willing to pay thrice the market price . What if the owner budges ? She wont Stephanie was sure . How do you know ? Because the manor is mine . Stephanie didnt think it necessary to conceal it from Ella . Sooner or later , she would find it out . Ella quieted down all of a sudden . It was not until half a minute later that she stammered , I must have heard it wrong . What did you say ? Are you joking ? The Hart family didnt care about her . 2/4 21:59 Mon , 3 Mar D Chapter E It was impossible that they would give her so much money Shallow Bay Area was so expensive . It was true that Stephanies studio carned millions of dollars each year . But even if she had ten such stadion , the wedder have enough money to buy a house in Nhallow Ray Arra Stefi , I cant believe you hide it from me all the time . I have been thinking youre a poor girl receiving : line input from your family Ella shouted- When the Hart family canceled Stephanies card , she had lamented it and thought stephanie destitute , It turned out she was destitute compared with Stephani Its a long story Stephanie chuckled . Does it have to do with your adoptive family ? If that is the case , they seem to care a lot about you ? The answer came into Ellas mind immediately . Stephanie affirmed it . As expected . Then youll in no circumstance be reduced to a pauper . Im not worrying about you anymore . Even if there are ten Chris , they cannot pose a threat to you . Ella happily claimed . Since Stephanies adoptive family bought her a house in Shallow Bay Arca , they must love her very much . With their love and protection , Stephanie will be happy and safe . They didnt hang up until Sebastian went in . He had bathed and was wearing his night gown His bare thighs were muscular . Water dripped from his wet hair . Who are you talking to ? Sebastian asked , sounding not very pleased . He had asked her to sleep . When he found the milk was still there , his brow furrowed deeper . Its Ella , she replied , Im going to sleep . She climbed onto her bed and grabbed for the milk . Sebastian stopped her . Its cold . Ill have it warmed up . Stephanie wanted to refuse . She was not a child anymore . But Sebastian had walked out with the glass . 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