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 to his

no choice but to

arrogance. Now, he was giving Stella the respect of privacy. The influence of the Quarry elders was not to be underestimated. Whatever Ursula said on the phone only made Yorick's expression darker. After hanging up

her episodes?" Stella asked, her tone dripping with sarcasm, as

not amused by Stella's

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

to quash the rumors about their canceled

an eyebrow at

to withstand her probing gaze, stepped closer, gripping her shoulders, "I spoke hastily this morning. The wedding will proceed

been for the meddling of his family elders, he would've left her hanging for a few more days. Yorick thought Stella would be

off his hands with disdain, "What do you

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

only your family's honor matters, and

announce canceling their wedding now, both the Larkin

probably blaming Ursula for this mess.