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.

Portis City and yet, when it came to his own marriage,

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

The influence of the Quarry elders was not to be underestimated.

tone dripping with sarcasm, as if she had Ursula all figured

clearly not amused by

her with, "There's a banquet tomorrow. You're coming with me. I'll have a gown

was clear: to quash the

arched an eyebrow

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

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 few more days. Yorick thought Stella would

he know, Stella brushed off his hands with disdain, "What do

delaying the wedding because of Ursula. Now,

your family's honor matters, and mine is just supposed to lose

now, both the Larkin

Ursula for this mess.