As soon as Livvie Locke arrived in town looking for answers about her mother, she was led directly to Chris Ramsey.  She began asking questions about his wife and immediately Chris knew she was up to something.  She came along at the perfect time for Chris as he was in the right frame of mind to take revenge upon Livvie's mother, Rachel.  Chris expertly manipulated Livvie as she found out about her true parentage, building a trust that led Livvie into a "connection" with Chris.  She attempted to 
show her appreciation to him via a kiss which he said flattered him but he didn't want to take advantage of her.  Livvie began to fall for Chris's 
brother, Jack, while still getting to know Chris.  When Chris finally approached Livvie about taking their relationship beyond a basic friendship, she balked because she was feeling something more for his brother.  Chris & Jack have  been in fierce competition for Livvie's affection, bringing Chris to use all his resources to expose Jack's dirty little secrets.  Once Livvie knew the truth about Jack's motivations, she was ready to cut him out of her life and perhaps let Chris back in.