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.

influential family in Portis City and yet, when it came to his own marriage, he

Ursula called again, leaving Yorick no choice but to say, "I need to take this," as he walked over to the balcony with his

of privacy. The influence of the Quarry elders was not to be underestimated. Whatever Ursula said

episodes?" Stella asked, her tone dripping with sarcasm, as if she had Ursula

by Stella's jibe at Ursula, but he

You're coming

to quash the rumors about

arched an eyebrow at

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

tried to soften his tone, almost as if he was pleading with Stella. If it hadn't been for the meddling of his family elders, he would've left her hanging for a

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

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

matters, and mine is just supposed to

choosing to announce canceling their wedding now, both the Larkin and

for this mess.