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 own marriage,

leaving Yorick no choice but to

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

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

not amused by Stella's jibe at

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

clear: to quash the rumors

arched an

shoulders, "I spoke hastily this morning. The wedding will proceed as planned

If it hadn't been for the meddling

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

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

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

announce canceling their wedding now, both the Larkin and Quarry

were probably blaming Ursula for