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?"

things to take care of in Portis

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

moved into the

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

by Ronald personally before their father's untimely demise. It was

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 too. "Rest up, Ms. Quinn. Breakfast is being prepared. Once Mr.

Stella nodded, "Okay."

the dawn

and what Stella missed

...

At the hospital.

wracked with pain all night, looking utterly worn

beside

the night, his temper flaring on more

severe, and even the strongest painkillers barely

rushed up, "Rick, any luck? Did she

at Ursula, a glance saying it all

Stella hadn't budged.

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

glance at Yorick, then quickly turning away to hide her tears. Seeing her like this only hardened Yorick's view of