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?"

There are some things to take care of in Portis City.

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

Stella moved into

mentioned, "This was supposed to be your coming-of-age gift from Mr. Quinn. Though it wasn't sent by your 18th birthday, it's never too late." The term "coming-of-age gift" made Stella's eyes

craved for her coming of age. The gift had been in preparation by Ronald

one could harm him now, and Stella was safe

Stella nodded, "Okay."

the sea. As Stella settled in, she watched the dawn break over the horizon; the sunrise over

this view. Ferrowland was inland, and what Stella missed most was watching the sun rise from the sea's embrace. Ronald had remembered

...

At the hospital.

with pain all night,

was beside herself with

his temper flaring on more than one

severe, and even the strongest painkillers barely made a

any luck? Did she agree

glance at Ursula, a glance saying it

Stella hadn't budged.

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

then quickly turning away to hide her tears. Seeing her like