Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 33

Ronald looked around the modest 1,000 square foot apartment, feeling somewhat headache.

He'd given her more than enough money over the years. Was this really how she took care of herself?

A phone call had summoned Idris. Stella was packed up overnight and taken to the Wave Residence. Gazing at the grand estate, Stella turned to Ronald, eyes widened in shock, "This is yours?"

"It's yours," Ronald corrected her.

And it truly was. The estate was in Stella's name.

The corner of Stella's lips twitched, "My own?"

"Yep, remember this place? You once mentioned you liked it."

Stella drew a blank. She had said she liked many places; recalling any specific affection for this place was hard. But she had always known about it in Portis City.

Yorick had once been interested in buying the estate when he found out it was unoccupied, tasking Orion with finding out who owned it. Despite Orion's efforts, the owner remained a mystery. Now, knowing the estate was hers, Stella was genuinely stunned.

"We're going to live here?"

are some things to take care of in

to handle, and she didn't pry. She rarely did

Stella moved into the

it wasn't sent by your 18th birthday, it's never too late." The term

she craved for her coming of age. The gift had been in preparation by Ronald personally before their father's untimely demise. It was such a shame. Stella, signing

Schultz family had been thoroughly outmaneuvered by Ronald, securing his position at the pinnacle of Ferrowland's elite. No one could harm him now, and Stella was safe

Stella nodded, "Okay."

watched the dawn break over the horizon; the sunrise

Stella missed most was watching the sun rise from

...

At the hospital.

all night, looking utterly worn

was beside

stayed throughout the night, his temper flaring on more than

Ursula's condition was severe, and even the strongest painkillers barely made a dent. Yorick

"Rick, any luck? Did she agree to call

Yorick cast a glance at Ursula, a glance saying it all as the rest knew the answer he

Stella hadn't budged.

boiled over, "How can she be so cruel? This is a matter of life

hide her tears. Seeing her