Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 14

It was undeniable; the Quarry elders had quite the knack for holding onto power.

Now, Yorick might seem like he'd got the whole Quarry Group under his thumb, but in reality, those elders still wielded a lot of clout.

Otherwise, why would Yorick change his tune so quickly after just one visit back to the Quarry Manor?

Yorick said, "We don't need to involve her in our business."

Stella said, "Oh, is that so?"

Didn't need to involve her, huh?

Right as he said that, Yorick's phone started buzzing. He pulled it out to see a call from Ursula. Stella cast an indifferent glance, spotting the name "Ursula" pop up on the screen. With a stern look, Yorick glanced at Stella, "The wedding's still on. No changes."

"Maybe you should take that call first," Stella suggested, her voice laced with a touch of sympathy for Yorick.

in Portis City and yet, when

Ursula called again, leaving Yorick no choice but to say, "I need to take this," as he

the Quarry elders was not to be underestimated. Whatever Ursula said on the phone only made Yorick's

having another one of her episodes?" Stella asked, her tone dripping with sarcasm, as if

amused by Stella's

left her with, "There's a banquet tomorrow. You're coming with me.

quash the rumors about their canceled

arched an eyebrow at

shoulders, "I spoke hastily this

If it hadn't been for the meddling of his family elders, he would've left her hanging

"What do you take me for? A dog? To be ordered

Ursula. Now, thanks to the Quarry family elders, the wedding was back on

family's honor matters, and mine is just

both

elders were probably blaming Ursula for this mess. Otherwise, Yorick wouldn't have backpedaled