Chapter 44 Chapter 44 Sebastian returned to the study . When Elliot came in , he saw Sebastian smoking . Elliot approached Mr. Giovanni , Mr. Ashford wanted to see you . Sebastian looked up with a little surprise . Chris Ashford Elliot nodded . He must have come for the mine . The Ashford family are engaged with the Hart family , but they became fastidious about the Hart girl two years ago . I guess it was because the Harts mine was almost depleted . Sebastian took another drag at his cigar . He jeered sarcastically . Picky ? Elliot was perplexed for a moment , then he nodded . Dare they be picky about my Stefi ! Elliot knew by doing that , the Ashford family had offended Sebastian seriously . In that case , it was impossible for Sebastian to agree to cooperate with Chris . Sebastian was unhappy . Elliot added , I dont think Miss Stephanie knew it then . The engagement was made by their parents . Sebastian made no response . 50 % Elliot continued , Mr. Ashfords assistant have been contacting the security , trying to get your contact information . He wants to buy Whispering Bay . Sebastian repeated , Here ? Yes , the adopted Hart girl was ill . Ashford is trying to acquire this manor for her . He has tried renting . Anyway , he seemed nervous and urgent . Sebastian gave a cold snort . He canceled his engagement with Stefi and now he is buying this house for the adopted girl ? Elliot could imagine Sebastians fury . The lacking ore must be important to them , or they wouldnt have put in so much effort . They wanted the cooperation a lot . But they had offended Sebastian a lot . Sebastian flicked his cigar . Elliot asked , Will you u see him ? Tell him I am busy and hed better wait . 1/4 21:59 Mon , 3 Mar Chapter 44 Elliot didnt understand what he meant for a moment . Sebastian was not the ambiguous type . He seemed to be tricking Chris Whats the matter ? Sebastian took a cold peep at him Elliot came back to his senses . Nothing Ill tell him It was none of his business . Elliot wouldnt offend Sebastian for someone elses sake . The Hart family didnt take good care of Stephanie , Chris had offended Stephanie . This was only the beginning . 50 % Early in the morning . Stephanie received a call from Jennifer . She informed Stephanie there was a meeting in the morning Stephanie took a look at the clock and found it was nine . She hadnt much time left . Before she could dress up , the phone rang once again . Stephanie picked it up . Your rent is due today , isnt it ? It was Catlin She thought Jennifers house was rented . Whats the matter ? Stephanie asked . She didnt think Catlin meant well . Do you want to activate your card ? Why do you ask ? Stephanie had a bad premonition . You want to activate it , dont you ? Dont beat around the bush . Stephanie stopped her. If you want to talk about Dr. Pierce , youd better give it up . Stephanie hated Olivia . She had come up with a good trick to deal with Olivia . But Olivia was hospitalized too soon . Even if she did nothing , Olivia would suffer greatly still the same . Catlin was stupid to have asked her help to Olivia She was lenient enough to not add fuel to the fire . 2/4 Mon , 3 Mar M Chapter 44 Stephanie , I told you . Olivia didnt do that . She was innocent . Why cant you believe ? I know what the truth is . No matter what you say . Im not going to be fooled Stephanie was flinty , Catlin didnt expect Stephanie was still so tough . She had left Stephanie no money . She had expected her to compromise . Catlin gritted her teeth angrily . Dont you want to activate the card ? Stephanie snorted , I can do without your six thousand dollars . I dont care about it . The Hart family bought Olivia jewels that worth hundreds of thousands . But they only gave her six thousand dollars each month , which was not even a regular allocation . I believe if Olivia demands , you dont mind giving me only two thousand per month , do you , mother ? Stephanie was sure the answer was affirmative . They listened to Olivia without the least objection . Catlin asked . Do you think the money is not enough ? 50 % Do you think it is ? Mrs. Hart , six thousand dollars is nothing for you . You wouldnt even buy so cheap a bag of such worth for your adopted daughter Catlin couldnt refute it . What Stephanie said was true . But she had her reason . Olivia stood for the Hart family behind her . So she never had her wear anything cheap . Whats the point of saying that ? You and her have different circles . Spending so much money on you would be a kind of waste . Stephanie sneered . It was ridiculous . So what if it is a waste ? I love wasting money . Is that your reason ? If that is the case , Ill revert it to the original sum , thirty thousand dollars per month , snapped Catlin , trying to stop the argument as fast as possible . Before Stephanie could retort , she continued , Then its settled . Theres a request . Another request . Stephanie had been used to it . It must have to do with Olivia . Catlin was blunt . Dont talk to me in that way . First , ask Dr. Pierce to treat Olivia . Second , do you know Dr. Vitale ? 3/4 21:59 Mon , 3 Mar Chapter 44 Dr. Vitale ? Stephanie was surprised to hear Macros name being mentioned . Stop pretending ignorant . You went to the Hodge familys party together . Stephanie sneered I didnt expect you to know it so clearly . She wasnt pretending ignorance . Catlin always thought the worst of her . * 50 % She had decided say nothing to Allison . This time she made up her mind that she wouldnt talk anything to Macro about it either . Catlin urged her . As long as you ask them to see you in the hospital tomorrow . Ill immediately quota She could a good mother for Olivia . Stephanie weighed it . You want to exchange thirty thousand dollars for Olivias life ? Thats cheap . 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