Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 38

When Yorick heard about his entanglement with Stella, his face instantly darkened. Without needing to ponder, he knew exactly why his mother, Imogen, had called him back home - and it was to discuss that damn Stella. A wench who had somehow managed to charm the elders of his family.

...

An hour later.

Yorick returned to the Quarry Manor, only to be met with Imogen's livid face, "What did you promise me yesterday? You said you wouldn't see Ursula again!"

Imogen's words were delivered through gritted teeth. Just thinking about the array of illnesses Ursula had contracted was enough to infuriate her. How does a decent woman end up with so many ailments?

It was one thing for the elderly, but Ursula was far too young to be suffering from so many health issues.

Yorick, his expression dark and foreboding, retorted, "Forget about me and Stella."

"What did you say? Are you really considering a future with Ursula?"

Yorick

he couldn't progress with Stella. As Yorick recalled the man who showed up

believe Ursula

stated, "Anyway, it's not

you, even if Stella isn't in the picture, you can forget about

family's six elders, each a formidable presence. Yorick's grandparents on

gave Yorick a headache, "There's no future for me and Ursula, and I won't marry Stella

stood their

at Yorick viciously, "Fine, don't marry her. But you're well aware of why

all too well. It was because the Larkin family owned a rare mine, one of

also acutely aware that without the Quarry family, they couldn't protect that mine.

the Larkin family a second glance. Moreover, the mine was nearly depleted, leaving very

dire need of a replacement, rendering the Larkin

a while, "Your uncle just received