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?"

take care of in Portis City. We'll be here

acknowledgment. Ronald mentioned having things to handle, and she didn't

into the Wave

supposed to be your coming-of-age gift from Mr. Quinn. Though it wasn't sent by your 18th

promised her a gift 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 secretly, nodded,

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. Quinn finishes his video conference, he'll

Stella nodded, "Okay."

room faced the sea. As Stella settled in, she watched the dawn

Ferrowland was inland, and what Stella missed most

...

At the hospital.

wracked with pain all night, looking utterly worn out

was beside herself

his temper flaring on more

severe, and even the

Did she agree to call Professor

cast a glance at Ursula, a glance saying it all as

Stella hadn't budged.

she be so cruel? This is a matter of life and

to hide her tears. Seeing her like this only hardened Yorick's view of