Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 42

Stella and Susanna glanced over together. Approaching them was Sirena Patel, flanked by two unfamiliar faces.

Susanna's mood soured instantly at the sight of Sirena.

Sirena was besties with Ursula and had a thing for Jaxon. Ever since Ursula left two years ago, she and Stella had been at odds, though Sirena always found herself on the losing end in their encounters. Sirena strutted up to Stella, "How did you get in here? Got an invite?"

Susanna quickly stepped in front of Stella, "An invite? Since when do you call the shots in the Patel family?"

Sirena snorted with laughter, "I may not be in charge, but I know for a fact she didn't get an invite."

The invites had been Sirena's project with her mother. They'd sent one to the entire Larkin family, including Ursula, deliberately leaving Stella's name out.

"Crashing for free food, Stella? Who gave you the audacity? And what in the world are you wearing? Dumped by Yorick and now you can't afford a decent dress? Look at how pathetic you are!" Sirena's voice dripped with disdain. The pastry section, filled with youngsters, watched the drama unfold with eager eyes.

Susanna was fuming, "What she wears is none of your business. Have you looked at yourself?"

so tight it seemed to warp her figure, and Susanna wasn't about to let

snapped back, "Why are you butting in, Susanna? This is my home, my grandfather's birthday bash. If you want

her plate and faced

me? We

Tegan to go abroad and not to treat Ursula. For some woman like her, she

I wasn't invited. So, how did I get

all

Patel family, and everyone entered with invites. Even without being invited, those

did Stella, uninvited and seemingly ostracized by the Larkin

right? Doesn't matter who did, I want you

this noise about?" Jaxon's voice

to him and Yorick, both exuding an aura of untouchable grace, drawing the attention of every debutante

the sight of Jaxon, Sirena hurried towards him, "Why is she here

the Larkin family's stance on Stella, Sirena felt no need