Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 44

Barging forward, he shoved Stella aside with force, "Have you lost your mind? Is this the place for your antics?"

Stella glanced at her freshly ruined manicure. She hadn't controlled her strength, and now, her new nails were destroyed. Her mood, already sour, soured further.

"Not the time for my antics? It's not like this is the first time."

Jaxon was livid, "You..."

Seeing Stella's defiant attitude only fueled his anger. His hand raised, ready to slap her across the face. In his mind, she deserved a lesson for her outrageous behavior over the past few days. But just as he swung with all his might, aiming for her face, his wrist was abruptly seized.

At the same moment, Stella's knee found its way to his groin.

Jaxon let out a pained groan, his face twisting in agony.

"Stella, you..."

to throw a punch at the man who dared to hit a woman. But before

yet. But Jaxon's

turned to Stella, who

glimpse of Stella's calm demeanor, felt speechless for a moment. He had thought he'd need to intervene,

she saw how painful he seemed, "What the hell did

"Call an ambulance, quick!"

attacking a man where it hurts most?

her, "What's this all about? Let me tell you, even if you turn Portis

just because of his words,

announce her break-up with Mr.

"Even if she regrets it, Mr. Quarry clearly won't marry