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 it came

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

of privacy. The influence of the Quarry elders was not to

another one of her episodes?" Stella asked, her tone

grimmer, clearly not amused by Stella's jibe at Ursula, but he said

a banquet tomorrow. You're coming with me.

to quash the

an eyebrow at

gaze, stepped closer, gripping her shoulders, "I spoke hastily this morning.

the meddling

did he know, Stella brushed off his hands with disdain, "What do you take me for?

the wedding because of Ursula. Now, thanks to the Quarry family elders, the

only your family's honor matters, and

both the Larkin and Quarry families would

for this mess.